Political science majors Kathryne Doria (’13) and Tamara Guillen (’12) witnessed first-hand how global issues shape local communities in Winston-Salem when they took Latino Political Behavior and Public Opinion, taught by assistant professor Betina Wilkinson.
The Latin American and Latino Studies Program and the Organization of Latin American Students are co-sponsoring Wake Forest’s first-ever Latino Awareness Week. Events cover the challenges and problems faced by the Latino community worldwide.Categories: Community Impact, Happening at Wake, Inclusive Excellence
The student-run festival includes a free week-long series of film screenings and workshops and ends on March 23 with a keynote address by Morgan Spurlock, the director of "Super Size Me."Categories: Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
Schools of Business students are exemplifying Wake Forest's motto of Pro Humanitate by applying skills they are learning in their “Dynamics in Organizations” class to support a local non-profit agency. 
For senior Mariama Holman, the creative director for TEDxWakeForestU, planning the visual design themes with her team required late nights, Skype and a sense of humor. But when all the planning came together Saturday, an audience of 1,400 walked away inspired and exhilarated.Categories: Community Impact, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Leadership & Character, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
The $100 million, 242,000-square-foot Wake Forest BioTech Place debuted Tuesday in the Piedmont Triad Research Park. The facility will house about 350 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers and scientists, with room for 100 more employees.Categories: Community Impact, University Announcements
For the fifth year in a row, the University has received the Spirit of North Carolina Award in recognition of Wake Forester's efforts to help others in the local community.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Community Impact
Junior Yasmin Bendaas found a transformative summer experience -- and turned an internship into a job -- through the Institute for Public Engagement’s Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program. Learn more about her experience and how to get involved.Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Spending her Saturdays with Winston-Salem's homeless has led to Amy Liang creating a documentary film, doing research and building countless relationships. Perhaps most important, it has focused her on studying public health and finding solutions.
Inspiration often comes in unlikely places. For Paul Loeser, a senior cross-country runner, his epiphany hit while on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Loeser was working with Athletes in Action’s Urban Project when he got the idea to replicate a program he saw there when he returned to Winston-Salem.Categories: Athletics, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate