libertarianism.org
Creative Destruction: A conversation with John Dalton
Economics professor John Dalton talks about his book, "Creative Destruction," published by Libertarianism.org in 2024. Dalton's conversation touches on many important themes central to free societies and competitive markets. His areas of expertise include international trade, growth and development, macroeconomics, economic history, and the life and economics of Joseph Schumpeter.
December 9, 2024
Triad Business Journal
The number of child care providers in the Triad is shrinking, financial support is expiring and parents are often opting out of the workforce, just as the region desperately needs them. Wake Forest's new on-site KinderCare option is highlighted as an innovative solution. Ansley Tallant, director of employment solutions said enrolling her daughter has created an unexpected benefit: community. “The parents of kids in Sarah Kate’s class are my colleagues. KinderCare recently had a fall get-together and I was like, ‘Hey, I know you and you and you.’ I wasn’t anticipating the building of community, too.”
December 6, 2024
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Blue states prepare for battle over Trump’s environmental rollbacks
States often have the authority to set standards that are more stringent than the federal government, noted Stan Meiburg, executive director of Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability. "That becomes the question that states have to face: Is the protection we have left adequate to meet the environmental values we have as a state?" he said. "If it's not, you need state legislation to protect that."
This story was originally published in Stateline.
December 5, 2024
Archyde
AI for Good’ Conference highlights Wake Forest’s ethical approach to AI
Recognizing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across industries, Wake Forest University is taking proactive steps to weave AI into its curriculum while prioritizing ethical considerations and responsible use. The Wake Forest School of Business is at the forefront of this integration effort, equipping its students with the knowledge and capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market fueled by AI.
December 5, 2024
The Assembly
For a story on international travel concerns in 2025, Wake Forest told The Assembly that their Center of Immigration Services and Support is “preparing for possible immigration policy changes,” and will support its international population through “comprehensive immigration advising and advocacy.”
December 5, 2024
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
Award-winning author Jesmyn Ward to speak at Wake Forest University Dec. 5
MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and two-time National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward will be speaking at Wake Forest University tonight. The conversation is part of the university’s Face to Face Speaker Forum, and will be held at Wait Chapel Dec. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
December 5, 2024
Winston-Salem Journal
NC Republicans make one more amendment attempt at expanded photo voter ID, income tax cap
The 11th-hour filing of the two state constitutional amendments is not surprising “given that we are in the final weeks of Republicans enjoying the House and Senate supermajorities that are necessary to advance amendments to the ballot,” said politics professor John Dinan, who is a national expert on state legislatures. “It is uncertain whether either or both of these amendments could pick up any Democratic support in next year’s session when Democratic support would be needed to advance any amendments.”
December 3, 2024
The Independent Review
How tariffs might impact the US economy
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on some goods imported to the US. Economists are not fans of tariffs, said economics professor Robert Whaples, featured in this interview on Ave Maria Radio.
December 2, 2024
Washington Times
Diplomatic ‘rope-a-dope’: Saudi Arabia key to Trump’s Mideast strategy, but Iran could be spoiler
Some analysts say the assumed benefits of such a theoretical agreement are wildly overstated. “It all sounds too good to be true, and that’s because it is,” said politics and international affairs professor William Walldorf, a senior fellow at the think tank Defense Priorities. “Advocates of the grand bargain have it all wrong. The deal will be no bargain at all for the United States but will instead turn into a major drain on U.S. security. In essence, high costs and no gain.”
December 2, 2024
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Jesmyn Ward to speak at Wake Forest University
Kenneth Townsend, executive director of Leadership and Character in the Professional Schools at Wake Forest University was interviewed on WXII ahead of Jesmyn Ward's Face to Face appearance.
December 2, 2024
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest researchers want older adults with knee, hip pain for study
Wake Forest University researchers are trying to determine the value of frequent movement for older adults with chronic knee and hip pain. Researchers recently received a $5.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct a five-year study known as Mobile Intervention to Reduce Pain and Improve Health-III.“We have found that adding lifestyle behavior changes is a sort of magical thing with this population — they can manage their pain and feel more lively and engaged in their life,” said co-principal investigator Jason Fanning, assistant professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest.
December 1, 2024
Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina)
Salem College and Wake Forest musicians combine to improvise and collaborate
Pianist Davide Bianchi, a faculty member at Salem College, and violist Rachael Keplin, who is on faculty at Wake Forest University, got together on Nov. 7 at Salem and Nov. 23 at Wake Forest to perform concerts benefiting folks in Western North Carolina who are still suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
November 30, 2024