Junior sociology major Eli Leadham has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar. The Truman Scholarship, created to support the future of public service in America, is the most competitive national scholarship program for juniors in the country. Out of 743 applications, 54 college students from 49 institutions were selected. “I am standing on so many…Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
The New Yorker once described Charlotte C. Weber Professor of American Art David Lubin as “the esteemed scholar of art history in relation to popular culture.” On April 26, leading art scholars gathered at Reynolda House Museum of American Art for an interdisciplinary symposium held in honor of Lubin’s retirement from Wake Forest University. He…Categories: University Announcements
Two researchers at Wake Forest University have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Kimberley McAllister, Professor of Biology and Professor of Translational Neuroscience, who also serves as Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry and Creative Activity; and Professor of Chemistry Abdou Lachgar are among the 471 scientists, engineers…Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Award-winning “60 Minutes” journalist Scott Pelley will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 19. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins at 9 a.m. Pelley has been reporting for the CBS News program “60 Minutes” for more than 20 years. During this time, half of the major awards won…Categories: University Announcements
Chairman and CEO of Flow Automotive Companies, community leader and Wake Forest University Trustee Don Flow (MBA ‘83) was awarded Wake Forest’s Medallion of Merit at the University’s Founders Day celebration on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Medallion of Merit is the highest honor awarded by Wake Forest and is presented annually for outstanding achievement and…Categories: Awards & Recognition, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
Three Wake Forest students have been awarded full-ride Stamps Scholarships to complete their undergraduate education, marking the first year the prestigious award has been available to returning students. Senior Elena Singer-Freeman, junior Maxwell Schellhammer and sophomore Anya Huggins were selected from among 160 applicants to join more than 50 Wake Forest Signature Scholarship recipients. Initially…Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Wake Forest University has received a transformational $30 million gift to expand the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and enhance access and opportunities for undergraduate students in the academic program. The anonymous gift is one of the most significant in the University’s history. The investment will enable Wake Forest to increase the number of experienced entrepreneurship…
Today, Carter and Front Street Capital, in partnership with the City of Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University, announced The Grounds — a transformative 100-acre mixed-use development in the area surrounding some of northwest North Carolina’s iconic major event venues. Seamlessly blending retail, dining, residential, and office in one vibrant community hub, The Grounds will enhance…Categories: University Announcements
Trump to appeal to emotions in debate, but Kamala has the most at stakeRádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP)For Nate French, a political communications expert and professor of communication, Harris's main disadvantage is that she will be on "the center stage, where she hasn't been for some time. "She is not new to politics, but…Categories: University Announcements
ROTC cadets from Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State universities will join with community volunteers and first responders in a “Climb to Remember” to honor victims of the attack.Categories: University Announcements