A lasting legacy

Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers and James Caan as Brian Piccolo November 30 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Brian’s Song. Thanks in part to the movie, Piccolo’s legacy endures, inspiring Wake Forest students in philanthropic and volunteer efforts. Learn more about Piccolo and see the results of the voting for favorite football movies.

Physics of cancer

Three physics professors — Keith Bonin, Jed C. Macosko and Martin Guthold — were awarded a $400,000 grant this year from the National Science Foundation to battle on the front lines of seeking new ways to win the war on cancer.

Categories: Research & Discovery


Fascinated with 11/11/11?

Eric Carlson You might think there’s some special significance behind 11/11/11. But is there really? When the calendar and its numbers align, physics professor Eric Carlson says some people try to ascribe some sort of mystical significance. But they would be wrong.

Categories: Research & Discovery


Helping ease Halloween fears

Student at Project Pumpkin To make sure Halloween festivities are full of fun, not fear, Professor of Psychology Deborah Best suggests that parents and volunteers try to experience the holiday through children’s eyes.

Categories: Research & Discovery


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