As Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence, Debbie Allen moves and inspires
November 16, 2023 | Top Stories
On Sunday, Nov. 12, President Susan Wente presented the Inaugural Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence Award to Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Debbie Allen in Wait Chapel.
WFU in the news: Nov. 6-12, 2023
November 13, 2023 | Top Stories
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Wake Forest ranks third in percentage of students studying abroad
November 13, 2023 | Top Stories
Wake Forest ranks third among doctoral U.S. colleges and universities in the percentage of students studying abroad, according to the Open Doors 2023 report published today by the Institute of International Education.
‘Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence’ Debbie Allen at Wake Forest
November 7, 2023 | Top Stories
Wake Forest University’s inaugural Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence Award winner Debbie Allen will participate in a conversation about her life and career in Wait Chapel on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
WFU in the news: Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2023
November 6, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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Researchers support Peruvian National Parks with help of $2.5M grant
November 6, 2023 | Top Stories
Wake Forest University will partner with two other universities to support the work of the Peruvian National Park Service by connecting scientists with park managers and policy makers in new ways. The work is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
‘Hot hand’ is real, but there’s a catch
November 6, 2023 | Faculty, Research, Top Stories
Fans and players both feel it in the gut when the “hot hand” shows up in sports. Something special is happening that can’t be explained. Cross your fingers the streak continues. Wake Forest economist Erik Nesson investigated the hot hand phenomenon using statistics from NBA […]
Face to Face with Daymond John: ‘Be honest and have tough discussions ’
November 2, 2023 | Events, Top Stories
Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” Daymond John shared insights from his successful business career with Wake Forest students and college and high school students from the Winston-Salem area in advance of the evening Face to Face Speaker Forum keynote event.
Expanding the science of honesty
October 31, 2023 | Top Stories
The Honesty Project, a three-year, $4M exploration of the truth about honesty led by Wake Forest University, concluded this month. The result: a better understanding of when and how to be honest and of what fosters honesty in individuals, organizations and societies.
WFU in the news: Oct. 23-29, 2023
October 30, 2023 | Top Stories, Wake Forest in the News
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