It was back to school for 28 golf course superintendents recently. As students of the Syngenta Business Institute, they received instruction from leaders of Wake Forest’s master’s of business administration program. The innovative business development program was created specifically for them in conjunction with Wake Forest.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Ken Hoglund, professor of religion, is a trained spotter for the National Weather Service and a ham radio operator trained to relay messages during emergencies. He will be teaching a first-year seminar on the ethical and moral questions that arise around disasters.Categories: Community Impact, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
With more than 400,000 applications available for smartphones, which ones can help you keep true to your New Year's resolutions? Professor of Communication Ananda Mitra gives a few tips.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
From President Nathan O. Hatch: "One of the highlights of my year has been a number of opportunities to hear from our students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff about why they love Wake Forest... . As we enjoy the holiday season, I wanted to share some of those wonderful stories with you."Categories: University Announcements
More than 60 percent of parents say video games have no effect on their children. Not true, says Marina Krcmar, associate professor of communication. As games get more and more realistic, research shows the positive and negative effects on children increase.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Wake Forest has been recognized by the North Carolina Theatre Conference with the 2010 College/University Award, which recognizes efforts to spread the word about the opportunities in higher education for high school students interested in theatre. Categories: Arts & Culture, Community Impact, University Announcements
According to research on branding and consumer behavior, today's bargains may mean fewer choices and reduced quality tomorrow. Associate Professor of Business Sheri Bridges says good marketing does not rely on sales.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
School of Law Professor Mark Hall, who is one of the nation’s leading scholars in health-care law and policy, was quoted about the health-care reform law this week in the New York Times, Washington Post and other national sources.Categories: University Announcements
Thanks to senior Kate Masetta and the Global Brigades program, 11 Wake Forest students have been in Honduras for a week to introduce the new Wake Forest Medical Brigade and Microfinance Brigade to service work there.
Just because most holiday celebrations feature food, that doesn’t mean you have to gain weight. If you plan ahead, you can fill your week with extra little bursts of exercise and cut back your calories here and there to help maintain your weight through the holidays.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements