2012 Highlights: University News
During the past year, Wake Forest welcomed a new provost, launched a new home for its business school in Charlotte and began construction on two new residence halls. Find out what other milestones marked this year at the University.Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Entrepreneurship and social enterprise is Wake Forest's largest and fastest-growing minor. From students starting their own companies, to developing organizations that help others, the entrepreneurial spark is strong on campus. Here are some of this year's entrepreneurship highlights.
Where diversity and inclusion are valued, a community is at its best. By celebrating various cultures, religions and ethnicities, we grow as global citizens. At Wake Forest, activities and events remind us to encourage one another to reach our full potential.
The arts promote inclusivity, intellectual curiosity, innovation and problem solving. From music competitions to documentary films to art exhibitions, artistic commitment and academic rigor coexist and inspire new connections at Wake Forest. Here are some of this year's arts highlights.
When technology developed at Wake Forest tops The New York Times Magazine's "32 Innovations That Will Change Your Tomorrow," you know the University takes scientific research seriously. Advances in regenerative medicine, drug discovery and treatment methods, and everyday lighting solutions provide just a snapshot of what's happening at Wake Forest.
Regardless of major or concentration, writing skills are crucial for college students. The Writing Center at Wake Forest offers all students tutoring from their peers with the goal of creating a lifelong facility for personal and professional communication.
In the quest to build a better mousetrap, the usual approach would include schematics, engineering and experimentation – generally following the scientific method. But if you put on your “design thinking” cap, you might ponder these questions: What attracts mice? Is catching them the solution?
Historically, Wake Forest undergrads pass in and out of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library nearly 25,000 times during exam week. To help with the long hours and anxiety of final tests and papers, the community comes together to offer students some welcome breaks.