WFMY-TV (Greensboro, NC)
How interest rates and tariffs are impacting consumers
What industries will be most affected by tariff policies? Economics professor Todd McFall discusses possible winners and losers after the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and tariffs on businesses. "Let's think about the industries that are going to be hurt by this and those that may be helped," McFall said. He explained why food producers and the housing industry may face challenges and named the steel industry as a potential beneficiary.
March 24, 2025
Charlotte Observer
Wake Forest makes history by selecting first class for new Charlotte medical school
Nearly 50 medical students recently received good news from Wake Forest University for their new journey in Charlotte. They will be making history by becoming the inaugural class for Charlotte’s new four-year medical school, which opens this summer. The School of Medicine (Charlotte) accepted 48 students who will start July 7. A medical school of this scale is a first for the region.
March 23, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest President Susan Wente pens blog post defending university research
Wake Forest University President Susan Wente is backing the importance of university research amid the possibility the school and Wake Forest University Health Science could face a major financial blow from the Trump administration’s federal spending cuts.
March 23, 2025
The Regulatory Review
Emergency powers in pandemic response
In an article in the Maryland Law Review, Christine Coughlin, a professor at Wake Forest Law, and Ana Iltis, a philosophy professor at Wake Forest University, examine executive declarations and terminations of public health emergencies.
March 22, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
‘Hoop Dreams’ stars reunite at Wake Forest to mark 30 years of acclaimed documentary
Arthur Agee and William Gates were at Wake Forest University to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Hoop Dreams,” considered by many to be the best documentary of all time. The two men, now grandfathers and in their early 50s, appeared with Peter Gilbert, a faculty member in Wake Forest’s documentary film program, who was a producer and cinematographer for “Hoop Dreams.”
March 22, 2025
Forbes
8 schools innovating with Google AI – Here’s what they’re doing
Efficiency is the name of the game at Wake Forest, where Gemini is being deployed to optimize both administrative and academic workflows. In a recent letter to staff and students, Mur Muchane, the CIO and vice president for IT, underscored the transformative impact of these AI tools. "Whether you are brainstorming new ideas, sparking creativity for your projects, or enhancing your presentations with compelling visuals, these AI tools can be a valuable companion."
March 20, 2025
Yahoo Japan
The moment former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara ‘fell into gambling’
Economics professor Koleman Strumpf said, "Illegal bookmakers do not report monthly total bets or profits to state governments and have customers bet on credit. The former is especially important in cases like this one, where a celebrity's account was used to avoid detection."
March 20, 2025
The Family Handyman
Here’s what tariffs will mean for homeowners and DIYers
Tariffs will increase the cost of DIY projects and home renovations, said researcher and business school professor Pelin Pekgun. “To be prepared against these rising costs, homeowners should plan ahead, compare prices and adjust budgets accordingly. While prices will not rise immediately, higher material costs, potential shortages and supply delays could result in tighter renovation budgets in the coming months.”
March 20, 2025
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Former EPA leaders to discuss changes at agency in Winston-Salem talk
Federal regulatory offices are under scrutiny from the Trump administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency is among those going through major changes. Some of the issues the EPA is facing will be discussed during a public conversation in Winston-Salem. The talk will feature former EPA administrators Gina McCarthy and Janet McCabe, who both served under Democratic presidents. Stan Meiburg will moderate the conversation.
March 20, 2025
Yahoo Finance
Report offers insights on technologies to counter negative impacts of artisanal gold mining
"Place-based innovation hubs can bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world implementation by providing sustained support for cleaner mining technologies, traceability systems, and restoration efforts," said Luis Fernandez of Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability and CINCIA. "These hubs will foster collaboration – accelerating the adoption of solutions that prevent deforestation and land degradation while promoting more sustainable economic alternatives."
March 19, 2025
The Hill
Trump didn’t kill the penny – inflation did
"When stores run out of pennies after the Mint gets out of the penny business, they can ask their customers to bring them in. Maybe they will," writes economics professor Robert Whaples. "Eventually, however, there won’t be enough pennies in circulation and stores will tell customers that their total will be rounded up, or down, to the nearest nickel when paying with cash."
March 19, 2025
The Weather Channel
Tropical forests are struggling to keep up with climate change
Tropical forests are crucial in helping our planet maintain balance. However, scientists from Wake Forest University and the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute have published a groundbreaking study in the journal Science that highlights the vulnerability these forests face.
March 18, 2025