WFU in the news: Oct. 25-31
Selected news clips courtesy of Wake Forest University News & CommunicationsCategories: University Announcements
Selected news clips courtesy of Wake Forest University News & CommunicationsCornel West, renowned philosopher, social activist, author and scholar coming to Wake Forest
Cornel West, renowned philosopher, social activist, author and scholar, will speak at Wake Forest University on Nov. 4 and 5.Categories: Happening at Wake
Center studying the African American experience hires assistant director
A woman who hopes to bridge the gap between academia and the community and has a passion for contributing to the advancement of Black people has been hired as the new assistant director of the Center for Research, Engagement and Collaboration in African American Life, or RECAAL.Categories: Inclusive Excellence, University Announcements
Bob McCreary’s historic gift drives Wake Forest football forward
In 1957, Bob McCreary came to Wake Forest from his home in rural Caldwell County thanks to a football scholarship he credits with transforming his life. More than six decades later, McCreary continues to provide transformational investments for new generations of student-athletes while inspiring others to support the continued development of the Wake Forest football program.Categories: Athletics, Transformative Giving
Project Pumpkin to bring Halloween fun to the community
Project Pumpkin will be held with a twist this year, as Wake Forest students go off campus on Oct. 28 to provide fun activities and candy for children.Categories: Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate
WFU in the news: Oct. 18-24
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Face to Face Speaker Forum update for Nov. 9 event
Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will join Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for the upcoming Face to Face Speaker Forum on Nov. 9.Categories: Happening at Wake
Two WFU engineering professors get water quality research grant
Wake Forest University assistant professors of engineering Courtney Di Vittorio and Kyana Young, in collaboration with professors at two area institutions, have received a three-year, $250,000 Environmental Enhancement Grant (EEG) from the Attorney General’s office.Categories: Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
WFU in the news: Oct. 11-17
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WFU remembers General Colin L. Powell
Wake Forest University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of General Colin L. Powell. General Powell was the University’s 2004 Commencement speaker. In his first commencement address as U.S. Secretary of State, Powell interspersed national policy with advice for Wake Forest’s 1,597 graduates. Powell said the impulse to do the right thing should apply to both individuals and nations.Categories: University Announcements