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Winston-Salem Journal
Former climate leaders warn of EPA undermining under Trump policies during Wake Forest visit
At Wake Forest University’s The Future of Environmental Protection event, Gina McCarthy, the first White House national climate adviser and former EPA administrator, and Janet McCabe, most recently the EPA deputy administrator, addressed hundreds gathered at Farrell Hall, warning that efforts to dismantle the agency would undermine its ability to fulfill its mission to combat climate change. “We need to explain to people what EPA staff actually do for the people in this country. And that’s starting to happen a little bit now. Unfortunately, it’s happening because EPA people are getting fired,” McCabe said.
March 27, 2025
Mongabay
Netherlands’ largest forest biomass plant canceled, forest advocates elated
Vattenfall, the Netherlands’ third-largest energy producer, has announced it is abandoning plans to build the country’s largest wood pellet burning power plant. Forest advocates, who launched a campaign to derail Vattenfall’s plans in 2019, declared victory," writes Justan Catanoso, a regular contributor to Mongabay. "They note that burning wood pellets to make energy produces more carbon emissions per unit of energy than coal, despite industry claims that the technology is carbon neutral."
March 27, 2025
World Today News
Groundbreaking infrastructure innovations: Transforming our world
Recognizing the importance of connectivity and accessibility, The Grounds is investing heavily in enhancing walkability throughout the development. A one-mile trail loop, seamlessly connected to existing greenways and sidewalks, will invite residents and visitors to explore the area on foot. This initiative aligns with the growing demand for pedestrian-friendly urban environments.
March 27, 2025
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
Higher Ed Dive
Wake Forest launches new JD/Master of Health Administration joint degree program
Wake Forest University School of Law and Wake Forest’s School of Professional Studies have launched a new program: the Juris Doctor (JD)/Master of Health Administration (MDA) joint degree. This innovative program combines rigorous legal education with comprehensive training in healthcare management. It is designed for students interested in shaping the future of healthcare policy, administration, and law.
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
Federal News Network
In 2025, you can’t have an effective democracy without data literacy
"You are swimming in an ocean of data and don’t even realize it. All around you are invisible amounts of data that would be staggering to try to comprehend,' writes business professor Jeff Camm. "Thousands of smartphones and smart devices are talking to, sending and downloading vast amounts of data, video, audio, words, numbers, images, you name it. Everything from the latest movie on Netflix to someone’s radiology results from a cancer screening. And yet you can’t see it, hear it or feel it."
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