Picture-perfect pomp and circumstance
A crowd of almost 13,000 gathered Monday on Hearn Plaza to celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 1,900 graduates in Wake Forest University’s Class of 2016. A crowd of almost 13,000 gathered Monday on Hearn Plaza to celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 1,900 graduates in Wake Forest University’s Class of 2016.Serengeti selfies highlight research to local classroom
Wake Forest University biologist Michael Anderson, who studies the ecology and conservation of African grassland and savannas ecosystems, will be bringing his work to life via Skype for fifth graders at Meadowlark Elementary School on May 12 and 13.Categories: Environment & Sustainability, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery
Mighty Mealworms: Solution for food insecurity and pollution
Biology students at Wake Forest University are using mealworms to solve two global problems – food sustainability and plastic pollution.Tiger moths use signals to warn bats: toxic not tasty
Field research of free-flying bats conducted in their natural habitats by a WFU biology graduate student shows tiger moths produce ultrasonic signals to warn bats that they don’t taste good. This behavior – called acoustic aposematism – was previously proven in biology professor Bill Conner's lab.Categories: Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
WFU Awards and Recognitions Briefs
The WFU Recognitions and Awards brief celebrates milestones of faculty, staff and students at Wake Forest University.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Politics professor available to comment on Justice Dept. / HB2
John Dinan, professor of politics and international affairs at Wake Forest University and an expert on state law, can comment on the U.S. Department of Justice’s notice to North Carolina that House Bill 2 (HB2), the state law limiting protections to LGBTQ people, violates federal civil rights laws.Categories: Experts, Inclusive Excellence, Research & Discovery
Froggie went a courtin’ and waved goodbye to rival wooers
Most frogs use acoustic signals - or croaks - to communicate during mating season, but some species have also developed a wave, called a foot flag, as a signal to deter the competition. New Wake Forest research looks at the role testosterone plays in the evolutionary process of these signals.Categories: Research & Discovery
Wake Forest’s online newsroom gets a dynamic makeover
Today Wake Forest University introduced a new and improved online newsroom (news.wfu.edu) to deliver newsworthy content in a visually-compelling, mobile-responsive and easy-to-navigate design.Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Harriger named Wake Washington director
Katy Harriger, professor and chair of politics and international affairs, has been named faculty director of Wake Forest University's Wake Washington program, which will combine academic and internship experiences in the nation’s capital.Categories: Research & Discovery
Women as VP candidates won’t help Cruz or Trump win
Women as VP candidates won't help Cruz or Trump winCategories: Experts, Research & Discovery