With Federal Reserve communications, it seems intuitive that clearer, more precise information is always better—especially when dealing with money. But Wake Forest University economists Aeimit Lakdawala and Jinyoung Seo, together with Myungkyu Shim of Yonsei University, show that this is not always the case. The team’s new working paper, “On the Optimal Precision of Central…
Categories: Research & Discovery
As movie-goers watch Matt Damon fight his way home in Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey," the biggest question isn't how Nolan pulled off the massive cinematic scale, secured the $250 million budget, or created the mythical monsters—it’s why a 2,700-year-old poem still commands this kind of attention. According to Wake Forest University Classics professor Michael Sloan,…
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Following overwhelming, bipartisan passage in both the House and Senate, the 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream) to Housing Act officially became law on July 11, 2026, marking the most significant piece of federal housing legislation in decades. While national media coverage has largely focused on macroeconomic numbers and housing supply incentives,…
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As they cross the stage at commencement, Wake Forest graduates are celebrated for their academic achievements and personal successes. But during her May 18 speech to the Class of 2026, Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, challenged grads to consider a different metric for success – the…
Categories: Happening at Wake
As the Class of 2026 prepares for commencement, the narrative around the entry-level job market is shifting. While many headlines suggest AI is a threat to new grads, Andy Chan, Vice President for Innovation and Career Development at Wake Forest University, argues the opposite: AI is actually resurrecting the value of a liberal arts education.…
Categories: Experts, Personal & Career Development