As civil unrest continues across the country and with fall sports in jeopardy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, two Wake Forest professors are examining how professional athletes’ political statements have the ability to impact people’s racial attitudes.Categories: Inclusive Excellence, Research & Discovery
As Wake Forest prepares to start undergraduate classes on Wednesday, Aug. 26, the University has implemented a color-coded system to designate the status of university operations on the Reynolda Campus to keep the community informed about the prevalence of the COVID-19 virus and changes to campus operations resulting from any spread of the virus.Categories: University Announcements
First-year Wake Forest University students Abbi Fister and Shon Howard come from different parts of the country with different backgrounds, but agree they’re excited to be on campus. They also plan to adhere to the University’s social distancing guidelines to do their part to help keep the campus safe.Categories: Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning
To search for the truth about honesty, Wake Forest University philosophy professor Christian B. Miller and a team of researchers have been awarded a $4.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation.Categories: Research & Discovery
After more than two months of combing through 2,000 pages of new regulations to ensure they’re compliant with the U.S. Department of Education while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the campus as their highest priority, Wake Forest University’s Title IX 2020 Implementation Task Force has announced new policy changes.Categories: University Announcements
Wake Forest will welcome students this week from Aug. 17-24. Along with the anticipation of a new academic year and meeting friends and faculty, face coverings and social distancing will be part of the experience of college life.Categories: University Announcements
For four weeks this summer, biostatistics professor Lucy D’Agostino McGowan gathered virtually with a group of other Wake Forest University professors to read the latest research on teaching online, learn how to use digital tools to increase student engagement and debate best practices for inclusive instruction.Categories: Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
About two dozen Wake Forest students are playing a pivotal role in the University’s implementation of new Title IX regulations that are mandated by the U.S. Department of Education and take effect Aug. 14.Categories: Experiential Learning
While the economic effects of nationwide job loss can be measured, the mental health effects are more difficult to quantify. Wake Forest counseling professor Seth Hayden, who studies the connection between career and mental health says a change in work status causes stress and anxiety that is difficult to navigate even in the best of economic times.Categories: Experts, Research & Discovery
The Face to Face Speaker Forum with Yo-Yo Ma originally scheduled for Oct. 14, has been rescheduled for May 1, 2021. Programming originally scheduled for September and October has been rescheduled in consideration of the health and wellbeing of speakers and attendees due to the pandemic. Categories: University Announcements