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Michaelle Browers has spent half her academic career in the Middle East. An associate professor in the political science department, she’s conducted research in Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Jordan and Morocco. She's fluent in Arabic, yet one of the first things she does when she prepares for a trip is to hire a language tutor. The language is complex, but so is her area of expertise. And language is the vehicle that led to two decades of study in the politics and culture of the Middle East.

Career development vice president Andy Chan offers advice to recent college graduates still looking for that first job, in an interview with National Public Radio.

Because companies are making more “just-in-time” hiring decisions, the summer hiring season looks brighter for new college graduates who are still looking for a job, says Career Services director Ladd Flock.

As the economic slowdown curtails some students’ ability to study overseas, colleges are being much more active in helping students deal with the costs, while emphasizing the value of studying abroad, Director of International Studies Steven T. Duke tells The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Three years ago, The Washington Post reported on Wake Forest roommates Lee Briggs (’02) and Brent Thomas (’02), who made a “bucket list” of life goals, including biking across the country; an update from the Post.