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NJ.com
N.J. police forces are far whiter than the rest of the state
“It can begin to look like an occupying force rather than people who are there to serve the community,” said law professor Kami Chavis.
November 15, 2021
South Africa Today
Are climate declarations and emission reduction pledges legally binding?
The 2015 Paris Agreement is not a treaty between nations, but rather a voluntary accord between 194 nations signed by their legal representatives. As such, it is not deemed legally binding — preventing nations and corporations from being sued to force them to take legal responsibility for harmful carbon emissions and policies.
November 15, 2021
Ex Bulletin
WFU ranks third in percentage of students studying abroad
Wake Forest University ranks third among colleges and doctoral universities in the U.S. in the percentage of students studying abroad, according to Open Doors Report 2021 published by the Institute of International Education.
November 15, 2021
Associated Press
In gun debate, Rittenhouse verdict unlikely to be last word
While Rittenhouse’s core supporters believe he did nothing wrong from start to finish, a much larger group of gun owners “are somewhere in between,” said sociology professor David Yamane, who studies American gun culture. While they support Rittenhouse’s right to defend himself in the moment, they also think he had no business being there, and that “two people died and one person was injured for no good reason.” This story ran in hundreds of news outlets nationwide.
November 14, 2021
Winston-Salem Journal
Atrium Health plans $1.5 billion innovation district near future Wake Forest medical school
At least 11,500 new jobs, including potentially 3,450 to 4,600 that won’t require a four-year college degree, are projected to be created over 15 years within the planned Innovation District and a future medical school campus.
November 14, 2021
news.wfu.edu
WFU students get face to face with former Secretaries
As part of the University’s Face to Face Speaker Forum, Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel fielded student questions at a special program in Wait Chapel. Scholars from the University’s Program for Leadership and Character led the moderated session.
November 11, 2021
Winston-Salem Journal
Wildfire on Sauratown Mountain in Stokes County has now burned 25 acres
Botany professor William K. Smith said that some of the smoke’s particulate matter could settle in the mountain’s valley and pose a risk to people with pre-existing respiratory problems. Stan Meiburg, the director of graduate studies in sustainability, said a spike in air pollution from the fire is expected. “But it should not last long.”
November 11, 2021
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Triad economics professors offer insight into supply chain challenges
According to professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management at Wake Forest University Haresh Gurnani, prices will be high for some time. “I think what we need to probably look for as consumers is to have a bit more patience and hold off any unnecessary purchases because things are at an elevated level and hope for more normalcy within a year or so,” Gurnani said.
November 11, 2021
Supply Chain Dive
Just-in-time and safety stock require a careful balance
Over the course of the pandemic, inventory has gone up, but so have sales. Are companies rethinking lean or just trying to keep up with demand? Economics professor John Dalton’s research is featured in this article on inventory and supply chains.
November 10, 2021
WS Chronicle
Rashaun Rucker’s art chosen for exhibit at WFU
Award-winning photographer and artist Rashaun Rucker has had his work shown across the country, at the Smithsonian, celebrities’ homes, colleges and universities, and in countless exhibitions and galleries. His piece, “Tapestry to my Soul” is on display as part of Wake Forest’s Means of Identification exhibition. The work was purchased by students for the University’s Student Union Art Collection during the 2021 spring art-buying experience.
November 10, 2021
Winston-Salem Journal
RiverRun to present “Theirs is the Kingdom” in virtual theater
The documentary, from Chris Zaluski, assistant teaching professor in the Wake Forest University Documentary Film Program, follows the creation of a contemporary fresco mural inside the sanctuary of a small church in Asheville, examining the intersection of poverty and portraiture.
November 10, 2021
WalletHub
Best credit cards for price protection
Is the price-match guarantee an effective strategy for retailers? “A claim of “lowest price” is substantive, and can attract attention and interest. It can also turn into an increased customer base and higher sales volume,” said marketing and retail expert Roger Beahm.
November 9, 2021