Studio art major Blair Newsome wanted to find sustainable ways to reconcile the use of oil paint in art classes with ecological responsibility. She combined pigment powders with seed oils, plant-based solvents, and historical binders such as egg tempera as part of her research project. “These materials, though slower to prepare, proved cost-effective, reusable, and…
Categories: Research & Discovery
NBA All-Star, philanthropist, entrepreneur and Wake Forest basketball legend Chris Paul will step up to serve as the keynote speaker at the Face to Face Speaker Forum on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at LJVM Coliseum. The previously announced keynote event with Earvin “Magic” Johnson is being postponed to a later date due to unforeseen…
Categories: Arts & Culture
Are professional economists truly objective when forecasting economic projections? New research from Wake Forest University suggests otherwise, revealing a subtle yet powerful influence of political affiliation on predictions of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Economist Aeimit Lakdawala, an associate professor and expert in monetary policy, found that political bias can systematically influence economic forecasts, shaping…
Categories: Research & Discovery
In “Sunset Boulevard” (1950), Gloria Swanson plays a faded star of the silent screen, Norma Desmond, who lives in her decaying mansion in Los Angeles. Norma sees an opportunity to make her return to the big screen, with tragedy to follow. Professor Emeritus of Art History David M. Lubin is drawing national attention with his…
Categories: Arts & Culture, Experts
The Atlantic Coast Conference and its Board of Directors have announced that Wake Forest University President Susan R. Wente will become Chair of the ACC Board of Directors beginning July 1. President Wente has served as Vice-Chair of the Board since February 2024 and was first named to the Conference's Executive Committee during the 2021-22…
Categories: University Announcements