Brandon Turner, a Wake Forest senior who studies biophysics and plays rugby, has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Turner, who is from Fontana, Calif., conducts research on the molecular structure of proteins.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
At Wake Forest, more than 60 percent of students spend time visiting countries around the world. The University takes many steps to help students make the connections between their study abroad adventures and their personal strengths and career journey.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
In celebration of International Education Week, junior Cana Noel tells a story about her experiences in Accra, Ghana, and how the skills she developed abroad are helping her prepare for life after college.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Air Force Capt. Chris Sanders (JD ‘08) has been deployed in Afghanistan since May. Sanders supports and assists local judicial officials who are working to strengthen and legitimize a formal system of justice in a country that has been torn apart by war for centuries.Categories: Alumni, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Seniors Ryan McCarthy and Sarah Wheeler used their stage talents this past summer to help improve reading comprehension for children at an orphanage in Peru. Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
A national book tour promoting the newest anthology of women's Irish poetry published by Wake Forest University Press begins in Kulynych Auditorium, Monday at 7 p.m. with readings by four prominent poets. Categories: Arts & Culture, Global Wake Forest, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery
Four 2011 graduates who were named Fulbright Scholars, the most prestigious international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, reflect upon how their experiences at Wake Forest helped shape their lives abroad.
Categories: Alumni, Global Wake Forest
Mark Kennedy Shriver stressed the power of the Peace Corps in a Voices of Our Time speech. “Compassion in service can shatter barriers,” Shriver said, as he discussed the history and future of the organization, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.Categories: Global Wake Forest, Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate
Categories: Alumni, Global Wake Forest, Pro Humanitate
As the son of a Kenyan father and Ugandan mother, junior Bo Machayo brings an interesting perspective to Wake Forest. He's taken his studies to Africa, and he's brought Africa here through raising awareness and money. Read more about this student leader on the Her Campus website.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements