Energy Explorers Program helps 7th graders become environmentally sound
For years, Julia McElhinny thought she wanted to be a marine biologist -- until she watched the documentary film “An Inconvenient Truth.”
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Face to Face with Former Secretaries of State Albright and Powell rescheduled for Nov. 9
Wake Forest’s Face to Face Speaker Forum will host Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and General Colin L. Powell for a virtual conversation on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
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Susan R. Wente selected as 14th President of Wake Forest University
After an international search for the 14th president of Wake Forest University, the Board of Trustees, upon the unanimous recommendation of the appointed search committee, has named Susan R. Wente as the next leader of Wake Forest.
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Welcome back Deacs: WFU students return for spring semester
With colder weather ahead, Wake Forest has created a new space called “Fireside on Manchester.” The Plaza is now home to temporary ‘outdoor living rooms’ with fire pits and safely-distanced Adirondack chairs.
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Facts and Fake News: How to tell the difference
The pandemic and political polarization have made distinguishing reliable information from misinformation an increasingly difficult challenge. Two Wake Forest University librarians, Rosalind Tedford and Hu Womack, are experts on how mis/disinformation is used and consumed and how it impacts the world.
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Wake Forest news stories: Highlights from 2020
Check out the top Wake Forest news stories for 2020 selected by the University news team. Visit news.wfu.edu for full coverage of the year.
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WFU announces plans for new School of Professional Studies led by Business School Dean
Wake Forest University’s Board of Trustees has approved plans to establish a School of Professional Studies in Charlotte. Pending completion of a full market analysis and business plan, the proposed school will house innovative degree and non-degree programs, including certificates and other credentials, for working professionals. Wake Forest University president Nathan O. Hatch has tapped Charles Iacovou, Dean of the School of Business, to establish the new school, Wake Forest’s first since establishing the School of Divinity, which began offering classes in 1999.
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Want a stronger team? Shine a light on employees who go unnoticed
A virtual IdeasCityWS panel discussion on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. will take a closer look at “From the Ground Up” through the lens of workforce development. The event is free and open to the public.
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Essay collection prompts discussion about University’s ties to slavery
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Meeting challenges for international students and scholars
In challenging times, Wake Forest's International Students and Scholars Office has responded with programs to support the University's global community.
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