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Winston-Salem Journal
Was Winston-Salem/Forsyth school board kept in dark on finances?
What if Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education members detected clues of sloppy budgeting and suspect bookkeeping earlier? The lack of regular updates meant board members weren’t able to track trends in spending over time, said finance professor Ajay Patel. “The finance committee definitely should have been getting that information monthly,” he said. “Because as soon as you detect the shortfall, you need to start making internal changes.”
July 8, 2025
Illumination
I spent $3,600 on tools that made me poorer: The creator’s paradox
Research from Wake Forest University reveals that task-switching can reduce productivity. Neuroscience tells suggests that when we juggle multiple platforms, we’re not multitasking — we’re rapidly switching between contexts, and each switch carries a metabolic cost. Your brain literally burns more glucose trying to reload working memory.
Psychology professor Anthony Sali explains what’s really happening in this WFU news piece: Multitasking? Maybe not.
July 6, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
With Tillis preparing to exit, NC’s clean energy future may hang in the balance
Scott Schang, director of Wake Forest's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, shared that North Carolina's environmental landscape is in a "nuanced space" following the announcement, as the future of the state's environmental policy will depend on who replaces Tillis. "He did take a pragmatic approach to environmental issues and understood what needed to be done, and he also showed that he was willing to step up on policies when he didn't agree with other people in his party," Schang said.
July 4, 2025
Yahoo!News
Candidates prepare for local races
While municipal races involve candidates who directly address topics important to a community, local government contests consistently rank the lowest for voter turnout among all types of elections. Politics professor John Dinan said voters who sit out municipal elections may want to re-examine their interest in local races. “Turnout for municipal odd-year elections, while understandable, is still unfortunate because we are constantly reminded of the importance of these elections and the significant decisions made by officials chosen in these elections."
July 4, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Wake Forest study finds weighted vests, resistance training doesn’t limit bone loss in older adults
“While we hoped that replacing lost weight externally or increasing mechanical loading through exercise would preserve bone, our findings show that these strategies alone may not be enough,” said health and exercise science professor Kristen Beavers, the study’s corresponding author.
July 3, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
‘They are pioneers.’ Students, staff hold big dreams for new Charlotte med school
In a few weeks, Lonnie Smith will proudly put on a ceremonial white coat in Charlotte - a symbol of his dedication to becoming a doctor. That journey for the Moore, Oklahoma, native begins at the new Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Charlotte campus, the city's first four-year medical school. He's one of 49 students making history in the days ahead as a member of the school's inaugural class. "I don't know if I could put into words exactly how excited I am," the 22-year-old said.
July 1, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
Wake Forest University School of Medicine opens new Charlotte campus
The new Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Charlotte is ready to welcome students in July. It will be the first four-year medical school for the region. The school is the centerpiece of The Pearl, a $1.5 billion mixed-use development district with retail, offices, apartments and an outdoor plaza. Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology partnered to build the project, which opened in early June.
July 1, 2025
HealthDay
Weighted vests do not prevent weight loss-linked bone loss at hip
For older adults with obesity, neither weighted vest use nor resistance training (RT) mitigates weight loss (WL)-associated bone loss at the hip, according to a study published online June 20 in JAMA Network Open. Professor Kristen M. Beavers and colleagues examined the effect of 12 months of weighted vest use during WL on indicators of bone health compared with WL alone and WL plus progressive RT in a single-blind, randomized clinical trial of older adults living with obesity.
July 1, 2025
Charlotte Business Journal
Wake Forest’s Charlotte campus redefines medical education with inaugural class
When Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte opens this July, Charlotte will welcome its first class of 49 medical students to the new campus in The Pearl innovation district. The program will debut a pioneering, case-driven curriculum that immerses students in real-world patient scenarios from day one-reshaping how future physicians are trained. This campus builds on the Winston-Salem-based program and makes problem-based learning the cornerstone of its educational approach.
July 1, 2025
Charlotte Business Journal
Wake Forest MBA deepens roots in Charlotte’s innovation hub
For more than a quarter-century, Wake Forest has maintained a substantial and evolving presence in Charlotte, primarily through its graduate and professional programs. Now, the University is dramatically increasing its impact by developing a new academic campus in The Pearl, Charlotte's fast-emerging innovation district.
July 1, 2025
The Charlotte Observer
Roy Cooper vs. Lara Trump? Tillis’ stunning decision shines spotlight on 2026 U.S. Senate race
Politics professor John Dinan said the potential for drastic Medicaid cuts in N.C. may have been the tipping point for Tillis' opposition to the "One Big Beautiful Bill." But Dinan said other conflicts would have undoubtedly re-emerged in some other form over the next year. "Tillis has long been committed to building bipartisan coalitions, digging into the details of public policy, and occasionally voting against his own party and party leaders," Dinan said. "But this approach to governing is no longer rewarded, certainly not by primary voters, and not even by general-election voters."
June 30, 2025
Bloomberg Law
Wall Street chases billions in fees from burnt-out LA homes
The Los Angeles wildfires have generated potentially thousands of new clients for lawyers and prospects for billions in fees. Wall Street wants in on the action, too. “There’s no question Wall Street has gotten very interested in this segment of the market over the years,” said law professor Samir Parikh, who has studied litigation finance. “It’s grown into a multibillion-dollar business, but it’s not a very transparent market.”
June 30, 2025