• State constitutions in the spotlight as U.S. Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v. Wade

    State constitutions in the spotlight as U.S. Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v. Wade

    Reversing Roe v. Wade and declaring that the U.S. Constitution does not protect abortion rights would return the issue to the 50 states and put the spotlight on state constitutions.

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  • Q&A: Ukrainian refugee crisis

    Q&A: Ukrainian refugee crisis

    More than 2.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine in the first two weeks of the Russian invasion. Professor of Politics Sarah Lischer, author of Dangerous Sanctuaries: Refugee Crises, Civil War and the Dilemmas of Humanitarian Aid, studies the politics of refugee crises and humanitarian action. Lischer addresses the challenges facing the refugees, the importance of…

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  • Are economic sanctions against Russia the answer?

    Are economic sanctions against Russia the answer?

    Benjamin Coates, Wake Forest professor of history, is currently conducting research on the U.S. and economic sanctions since WWI. He explains how sanctions have been used in the past, how they are being used against Russia and the impact they are likely to have.

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  • Will machines replace human workers?

    Will machines replace human workers?

    Economists have long studied the question of whether machines might one day replace human workers, but the advent of new technologies makes it particularly important as we consider the future of work in the 21st century.

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  • WFU Expert: What does invasion of Ukraine mean for U.S foreign policy?

    WFU Expert: What does invasion of Ukraine mean for U.S foreign policy?

    As the world witnesses widespread destruction and civilian casualties in Ukraine, WFU Professor C. William Walldorf, Jr. explains the international consequences of Russia’s attack and why Americans should care about what is happening. Is peace possible? Will sanctions work? 

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  • QR codes: Is it safe to scan?

    QR codes: Is it safe to scan?

    Wake Forest computer science professor Sarra Alqahtani answers questions about QR codes, cybercrime and how to keep your personal information safe. 

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  • Expert available: Supreme Court takes on federal water law case

    Expert available: Supreme Court takes on federal water law case

    Stan Meiburg, former acting deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and director of Wake Forest University’s graduate programs in sustainability, says the fact that the Supreme Court agreed to take the case – Sackett v. EPA – is significant. Meiburg addresses key questions about federal water law and what is at stake in…

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  • Gun ownership is rising: Here’s why

    Gun ownership is rising: Here’s why

    David Yamane has spent more than 10 years studying guns in America and is able to speak to individuals and organizations across the spectrum of opinions on guns.

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  • Connecting grads and employers: Top trends

    Connecting grads and employers: Top trends

    In this Q&A, Andy Chan, vice president of innovation and career development, talks about what’s new in how higher ed is connecting students and employers.

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  • What does a low carbon economy mean for U.S. workers?

    What does a low carbon economy mean for U.S. workers?

    Economics professor Mark Curtis researches the balance between green jobs and lost jobs – looking at the implications for U.S. workers in a low carbon economy.

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