New research by professor Steve Messier showing that weight loss combined with exercise reduces pain and improves mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis is receiving national news coverage.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Senior Amy Liang is one of 20 students statewide to receive the Community Impact Student Award and a certificate of appreciation from Governor Bev Perdue for her work to combat hunger and homelessness. The award recognizes her volunteer efforts and her ability to inspire others to get involved.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
Two years ago, Rabbi Michael Gisser exchanged his Canadian citizenship for U.S. citizenship – step one towards fulfilling his lifelong dream. On Veterans Day, Gisser – the associate chaplain for Jewish life at Wake Forest - takes step two. He’ll be installed as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Categories: Happening at Wake, 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
A new film marries Dr. Edwin G. Wilson’s eloquent description of the character of Wake Forest with scenes from the old and new campuses. The film was produced by award-winning cinematographer George Reasner (’90) and students and faculty in the Documentary Film Program.Categories: Alumni, University Announcements
Twelve Wake Forest choral students will join the Munich Symphony Orchestra and The Gloriae dei Cantores choir in performing Mozart’s 'Requiem' during Thursday's Secrest Artist Series event.Categories: Arts & Culture, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
As recruiters storm campuses this fall, applicants need new ways to distinguish themselves in a challenging job market. Tracey Watson ('10) never imagined her campus sustainability internship would lead to working with the Centers for Disease Control. Categories: Environment & Sustainability, University Announcements
The School of Law's Pro Bono Project provides free legal advice and services to community organizations. Recently, it has connected law students with youths in the juvenile-justice system and held Wills Clinics in Pembroke, N.C.Categories: Community Impact, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
When Emily English applied to Wake Forest, she had no idea of the impact that sociology professor Joseph Soares already had made on her life. Soares' research pushed the University toward its test-optional admissions process, which has attracted many students like English. Soares now has a new book detailing the negative impact of standardized tests.
Talking about race can be challenging. Art professor David Finn, with the help of both Wake Forest and local high school students, is creating a space where people can learn to celebrate their differences.