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Travel + Leisure

The most beautiful college campuses in the U.S.

When it comes to universities, a campus is often one of the first things that shapes how a school is perceived. Wake Forest was named to this list of the top 50 most beautiful college campuses in the U.S.

March 5, 2026

Spectrum News

Popular prediction markets take heat from lawmakers

Prediction markets also saw an uptick in trading shortly before the U.S. raid in Venezuela that arrested and removed President Nicolas Maduro. Economics professor Koleman Strumpf, who studies prediction markets, said such activity before military action can be a concern. “If this is a topic such as invasion, like an invasion of a country, and these markets give an early warning about something happening, that could be detrimental to military action. … That can be a national security concern,” Strumpf said.

March 5, 2026

Winston-Salem State University

WSSU graduate becomes first student to attend Wake Forest Law through new partnership

In October 2024, WSSU and WFU’s School of Law signed a Memorandum of Understanding that creates a pathway for up to two WSSU students to matriculate into the law school’s full-time residential juris doctor program. Ashtonshtyn Jackson, a 2025 Winston-Salem State University graduate, will enter the Wake Forest University School of Law.

March 5, 2026

All Politics Now

Voter discontent, lack of party loyalty costly to 8 NC legislative incumbents

Any House Democrats who were "willing to work across the aisle with Republicans to override gubernatorial vetoes were defeated by more progressive Democrats," said politics professor John Dinan. "The Republican incumbent defeats appeared to turn on circumstances and developments that were particular to the candidates in each of these races."

March 4, 2026

WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)

North Carolina Senate District 26 race hinges on provisional ballots

"The general expectation is the provisional ballots are heavier in Rockingham than in Guilford, that a greater proportion of those tended to go for Page," said poltiics professor Dinan. He also added context to how each candidate is most likely feeling as this process takes place. "If I'm the Berger Camp, I'm hoping that there's more Guilford provisional ballots that might lean in my favor, and if I'm the Page camp, I'm hoping for more provisional ballots in Rockingham because that's where my voters have been more heavily located."

March 4, 2026

Yahoo! News

Political science professor shares his thoughts on latest primary election results

In this newsroom interview, politics professor John Dinan provides analysis on the primary election results in North Carolina.

March 3, 2026

Ave Maria Radio

What next for tariffs?

Last week, the Supreme Court struck down many of the tariffs that have become a landmark part of President Trump’s economic policy. In response, he enacted further tariffs. "Trump sees imports as destroying American jobs, but of course, when you put tariffs in place, you might save a few jobs in some industries, but you might end up destroying jobs in another industry," said economics professor Robert Whaples.

March 2, 2026

The New York Sun

When betting markets become bounty systems: Polymarket’s dangerous new frontier

Professor of economics Koleman Strumpf, contends that prediction markets provide valuable information despite concerns about insider trading. “I would argue these markets first and foremost tend to provide helpful information,” he said. “Knowing the status of things in the Middle East, for example, can inform people — whether they’re investors, teachers, policymakers or just regular citizens.”

March 2, 2026

Life Technology

Weighted vest study reveals positive impact on bone density

A recent study conducted by Wake Forest University has shed light on the positive impact of wearing a weighted vest on bone mineral density. The study, focused on weight loss and its effects on bone health, revealed promising results for individuals looking to shed excess weight while maintaining bone density and muscle mass. Researchers found that individuals who spent more time standing or stepping while wearing a weighted vest experienced significant improvements in bone mineral density.

March 2, 2026

Nature

My relationship with my PhD supervisor has become toxic – what do I do?

Around the world, supervisors and principal investigators have all of the power in the relationship, from controlling resources to approving experiments, said Sherry Moss, an organizational-behaviour researcher at Wake Forest, and a director at the Academic Parity Movement. But the Chinese cultural expectation of not challenging authority or standing out worsens this power imbalance, Moss added.

March 2, 2026

Wake Forest University

Wearing a weighted vest to strengthen bones? Make sure you’re moving

Staying upright while wearing a weight vest shows promise for preserving bone mass while dropping pounds. Wake Forest researchers have conducted a series of studies looking at how older adults can safely lose weight. Next steps could include a study focused on standing vs. sitting while wearing weighted vests and trying to lose weight.

March 2, 2026

The Charlotte Observer

With primary election 4 days away, Berger proposes property tax reform bill

In a tight race with the primary election four days away, Senate leader Phil Berger weighed in Friday on the hot-button debate over rising county property tax rates by proposing a bill that would halt all revaluation changes for 12 months. "North Carolina legislators are far from alone among the states in studying property taxes and seeking ways of limiting property-tax increases," said politics professor John Dinan, who is a national expert on state legislatures. "North Carolina legislators have been studying property taxes for a good part of the last year."

February 28, 2026