WFU’s Christopher Dietrich recognized for commitment to community

Wake Forest junior Christopher Dietrich has been presented with the Community Impact Student Award by NC Campus Engagement for his commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement.  Dietrich was selected by Wake Forest University administration after careful consideration of the students who made a lasting impact on the Wake Forest campus. As a distinguished…

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A magical wish comes true

Seven-year-old playwright and actress Gracie shined as she starred in her story, “Queen Cinderella and the Rainbow Magic.” The 15-minute play was performed before a packed audience in Wake Forest’s Ring Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9. When Make-A-Wish reached out to area theater companies for help in granting the little girl’s wish to write and…

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Wake Forest launches Center for Literacy Education

Wake Forest University has launched the Center for Literacy Education to explore how literacy education can strengthen individuals and communities through teaching, research, creative activities and programming. In today’s world, literacy means more than the ability to read and write. “Literacy affects all aspects of how we live and learn,” said Alan Brown, director of…

Wake Forest receives national funding to advance public health

Senior leaders from AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visited Winston-Salem this week to see first-hand the impact Wake Forest’s Public Health AmeriCorps program is having in the community. The federal agencies awarded the University more than $200,000 to continue the program for a third year. “Hearing about the personal connection that…

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