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Winston-Salem Monthly
James Allbritton: Creating connections through the power of music.
The power of art and music (specifically) captured James Allbritten’s heart and mind when he was a high school student, and he has spent most of his life bringing that magic to students of all ages and levels of expertise. “There is nothing like the human voice coming at you 100 mph with emotion behind it and knocking you off your feet,” said Allbritten, who teaches adults as part of Wake Forest’s Lifelong Learning program. “Everything I do is about bringing people together to make a beautiful thing.”
October 1, 2020
The Washington Post
Who can be president? According to the movies, it’s still White men
“We are often made to believe that whiteness is not only just the default, but also preferable,” said Phillip Lamarr Cunningham, an assistant professor of media studies at Wake Forest University and a Black pop culture scholar. “We see that in both real life and fiction. The vast majority of films that feature African American presidents are disaster narratives. The president himself is not necessarily to blame for the disaster, but it just so happens that he is in office when it’s all unfolding.”
September 30, 2020
PBS NewsHour
The pandemic will likely make America’s eviction crisis even worse
“Eviction is an incredibly traumatizing experience that affects every aspect of a person’s life,” said Emily Benfer, a housing and health law expert at Wake Forest University. “Nothing good comes out of eviction.” A Milwaukee study found that evicted tenants who are able to find new homes tend to relocate to poorer, higher-crime neighborhoods. “From there, it’s really hard to climb back up.”
September 29, 2020
WXII
North Carolina voters will be listening for views on the economy during presidential debate
“The first debate is huge,” Wake Forest political science professor John Dinan said. “It has the most potential of any event between now and Election Day to possibly shift, or even determine, the outcome of the race.”
September 29, 2020
Business Insider
Experts reveal why some people aren’t taking COVID-19 seriously
Experts have said that while there are a number of reasons people haven’t taken the threat of COVID-19 seriously. “The fundamental problem is that the issue is politicized,” Adrian Bardon, a philosophy professor at Wake Forest. Bardon said that when a particular fact threatens one’s preexisting perception it could also prompt someone to reject empirical evidence or expert guidance.
September 28, 2020
Finance & Commerce
Some workers face looming cutoffs in health insurance
Not only are businesses shedding workers, with the nation’s unemployed numbering roughly 13.6 million, but employers are also cutting expenses like health coverage, and projections of rising numbers of uninsured have grown bleak. “We will probably really start to see it during renewal time, November and December,” said Mark Hall, the director of health law and policy at Wake Forest. “That will be when the money really dries up.”
September 28, 2020
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Pivotal debate presents challenges, opportunities for Trump and Biden
“Tuesday’s presidential debate could be momentous in contradicting or cementing current political narratives,” said Allan Louden, an expert on debates and presidential rhetoric at Wake Forest. “Is Biden up to the task, is Trump misinformed and erratic? A gaffe in the debate could confirm one of these prevailing narratives and change the momentum of the entire campaign.”
September 28, 2020
The Wall Street Journal
During coronavirus, every day is take your daughter to work day
When Jaylynn Alexander was home from boarding school this spring, it was hard for her to ignore her dad’s dedication to his work as a recruiter and diversity consultant. “It made me feel empowered,” she said of their time together before she moved last month to begin college at Wake Forest. “If my dad can run a whole business just from sitting in his chair. I think I can do it, too.”
September 26, 2020
Charlotte Business Journal
How Bank of America is driving diversity in a historically exclusive industry
Amy Wallis, an organizational behavior professor at Wake Forest, said companies have started paying more attention to diversity and inclusion, especially in the last few years. That includes diversity training and initiatives. “It’s not just about having a diverse organization. It’s about figuring out how that diversity can enhance your organization,” Wallis said. “It’s utilizing diversity as a competitive advantage.”
September 22, 2020
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest president says he’s ‘confident’ that university can stay on campus until Thanksgiving
President Nathan Hatch, in a message Monday to faculty and staff, said the private university’s progress during the COVID-19 pandemic “so far has been very encouraging, and I believe that we can sustain it. “I believe that if the first four weeks are any indication, I am confident that we have the ability to remain on campus to Thanksgiving,” Hatch said. “Students want to be here, and we want them here.”
September 22, 2020
Spectrum News
Study shows pro athletes influence political views
A study at Wake Forest is taking a look at how much influence professional athletes can have on the public’s views, both Locally and nationally. “They’re influencing people to watch them. They’re influencing people to buy the products that they’re selling, but then also now they have the ability to influence people’s views on issues regarding race such as immigration and criminal justice reform,” Betina Wilkinson, an associate professor of political science leading the surveys, said.
September 21, 2020
Winston-Salem Monthly
Art Starts program blends art with innovation for budding business-minded artists
Wake Forest senior Emma Hein was mentioned in an article on the Art Starts program. The goal of Art Starts is to provide an opportunity for young student artists to create art and learn the entrepreneurial side of things. Additionally, program participants are able to create beautiful and unique murals in the Winston Starts office space.
September 21, 2020