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Juggling it all with a soldier’s discipline

June 29, 2012  |   For Alumni, For Parents, Life on Campus, Pro Humanitate, Student, Students Taking the Lead, Top Stories, Uncategorized, Wake Forest College

As the 4th of July approaches, members of the Wake Forest community reflect upon the hard work, discipline and self-sacrifice that were integral to our nation’s founding. Senior Alexis Lauria embodies these values. Lauria is a resident advisor, aspiring doctor and one of only 15 women in the Demon Deacon ROTC Battalion.

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Fun and fellowship at ‘Camp Hatch’

March 29, 2012  |   2012 Highlights: Life on Campus, Events, President, Student, Top Stories, Uncategorized, Wake Forest College

Neither wind, nor rain, nor the threat of lightning dampened the spirits of 30 students at Camp Hatch 2012. Students camped out on the front lawn of the President’s home while enjoying food, games, and the chance to interact with Hatch and his wife, Julie.

Why reading alone doesn’t work for learning and retaining new concepts

April 20, 2011  |   Uncategorized

A typical textbook has chapters and sections that are too long, overtaxing readers’ attention. Many do little to engage students’ interest; this problem has been reported both for secondary students and at the college level.

Research principles support new learning concept

April 20, 2011  |   Uncategorized

“How People Learn,” a watershed National Research Council study, sets out six principles of learning that can guide successes in the classroom. A new research project at Wake Forest University uses these principles to create a digital tool that allows students to choose how they learn.

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Students explore health-care careers

April 1, 2011  |   For Alumni, For Parents, Life on Campus, Student, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Betsy Martin has wanted to be a doctor since volunteering at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in her hometown of Shelby, N.C., when she was in high school. Now a junior at Wake Forest, Martin had the opportunity Thursday to explore a variety of medical careers during the University’s first Health Care Career Expo.

Teaching students biodiesel production

December 30, 2009  |   Uncategorized

Chemistry professor Abdu Lachgar is conducting research with the help of his undergraduate students to find a new catalyst for biodiesel production.

Building a class without the SAT

December 29, 2009  |   Uncategorized

“Wake Forest strives to build a vibrant academic community that combines a broad range of talents, skills and interests. None of those things shows up on the SAT,” writes Provost Jill Tiefenthaler on Wake Forest’s decision to no longer require the SAT.

To Clone or Not to Clone?

December 20, 2009  |   Uncategorized

Throughout history, major breakthroughs in medicine and science have oftentimes been met with skepticism, blatant criticism and even fear. Take, for example, the advent of the autopsies or, closer to today, artificial insemination, stem cell research, and the right to choose how we die.

Deacons defeat State in ACC opener

December 20, 2009  |   Athletics, Uncategorized

Ish Smith and Al-Farouq Aminu led Wake Forest to a 67-59 win over N.C. State in the Deacons’ ACC opener at Joel Coliseum Sunday night.

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Finding meaning in life

December 14, 2009  |   Uncategorized

A new study by Assistant Professor of Psychology Lisa Kiang has found that close ties to an ethnic group foster a positive sense of meaning and purpose in adolescents.