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Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles
"Chancellor Merz’s plans to revitalize Germany’s military and infrastructure could be seriously undermined by domestic forces – both within and outside of his coalition. It runs up against long-standing German norms and ideologies that threaten to hamper the state’s capacity and the government’s ability to act decisively," writes politics and international affairs professor Mark Vail. This article was originally published in The Conversation.
May 20, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Journalist Scott Pelley urges Wake Forest graduates to protect democracy and freedom of expression
CBS journalist Scott Pelley urged more than 2,000 graduates to protect democracy and freedom of expression in the United States. “I’m a reporter, so I won’t bury the lead,” Pelley said. “Your country needs you.” Pelley delivered the commencement speech at the University’s graduation ceremony on Hearn Plaza. He has worked as a reporter for “60 Minutes” for more than 20 years.
May 20, 2025
Good Faith Media
The festival of homiletics believes preaching can heal the divide
Reverend Melva L. Sampson, assistant teaching professor in the practice of preaching and practical theology at Wake Forest School of Divinity, gathered hearers in the sanctuary where she told them, “Don’t shrink back.”
May 19, 2025
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Last week, Wake Forest University issued a statement to its students and staff that the school will be re-envisioning its approach to inclusion. The announcement from Office of Diversity & Inclusion Vice President José Villalba says that he and his colleagues will take time this summer to evaluate their support of all Wake Forest students, staff and faculty.
May 19, 2025
WFMY-TV (Greensboro, NC)
Roots to Wings: Wake Forest University honors the Class of 2025
Wake Forest honored its Class of 2025's achievements during a commencement held from May 16 to May 19. The festivities culminated in the University's Commencement Ceremony, where degrees were conferred. Two graduates were interviewed on their experiences at Wake Forest and their career plans. They also offered words of advice for undergrads.
May 19, 2025
The Conversation
Pope Francis drew inspiration from Latin American church and its martyrs
Pope Leo XIV’s election marks a historic moment: the first pope from an English-speaking country, and the first from the United States. Even more significant than these “firsts,” I believe, is a “second”: Leo follows in Pope Francis’ footsteps as a priest shaped by the Latin American church. The new pope had a close relationship with Francis, whose legacy looms large. A key inspiration for that legacy, however, is the witness of Latin American Christians whose blood has been shed for justice, peace and the environment.
May 15, 2025
The Stony Brook Press
Internship cancellations leave SBU students uncertain about their futures
Regina Joice Cordy, associate professor of biology, emphasized the importance of supporting scientists from various backgrounds. “There’s been a lot of studies showing the lack of diversity in the upper levels of science,” she said. “I think seeing these programs not being funded is really disappointing and can be real damaging for that.”
May 15, 2025
The Assembly
Guilford College debates how ‘Quakerly’ it should be
Guilford College had a mysterious money problem. In a case where the school may lose accreditation and go under, bondholders could decide that drastic actions are necessary. “One could argue that their best hope is if they could get a receivership, get new management, and make the college profitable within a reasonable time,” said law professor Steve Nickles.
May 15, 2025
Greensboro News & Record
Graylyn Estate maintains national recognition for adaptive reuse as hotel
The historic Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem has retained its ranking as a top-25 historic hotel in the category of best adaptive reuse. The 2025 ranking by Historic Hotels of America, released last week, is typically unveiled during National Preservation Month. It is the second consecutive annual recognition for Graylyn, which was inducted into the Historic Hotels of America in 2016.
May 15, 2025
The Conversation
Trump is making it easier to fire federal workers, but they have some legal protections
"The Trump administration is moving ahead with policy changes that would make it easier to fire some federal workers. President Andrew Jackson took office in 1828 and promptly fired about half of the government’s civil service. He replaced these employees with political loyalists. This shift became known as the spoils system. The result was not only an utterly incompetent administration, but widespread corruption," writes law professor Sidney Shapiro.
May 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Best books to read this summer
What qualifies as a beach read has evolved to include more than romances and thrillers. "Ready for My Closeup: The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of the Hollywood Dream" is on this list of hot books for beach reading. It's the most recent by renowned art history scholar and Wake Forest professor David Lubin.
May 14, 2025
Miami Herald
Can Trump lower drug prices on his own? Experts weigh in after executive order
Law professor Sidney Shapiro told McClatchy News that “this administration is pretty inventful in claiming legal authority for things it really doesn’t have, and that’s why there have been so many court cases and injunctions stopping them from doing this or that.”
May 13, 2025