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Albany Business Review
Gen Z is changing the game on salary negotiations – and often winning
A survey by Wake Forest University and Blueprint Polling found 44% of business leaders were satisfied with the quality of leadership in their industry, while 36% said they were dissatisfied and 20% said they were neither. But when Gen Z and the youngest millennial leaders — ages 28 to 34 — were asked the question, dissatisfaction rose to 53%, the highest share of any cohort.
March 31, 2025
Stars and Stripes
Trump needs to take a step back in the Red Sea
"Washington is abuzz about the data breach over President Donald Trump’s decision to escalate the war against the Houthis in Yemen. While protecting sensitive information is important, the issue that deserves even more attention is the wrongheadedness of the war itself," writes politics and international affairs professor Will Walldorf.
March 30, 2025
The Good Men Project
The dangers of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ leadership
"A glance at the day’s headlines reveals a universal truth: Leadership matters. Whether uplifting and ethical or toxic and abusive, leaders profoundly shape our lives. And this is especially true on the job. Research consistently shows that leadership influences employees’ attitudes, behaviors and emotions, driving key organizational outcomes such as creativity, employee engagement, well-being and financial performance."
March 30, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Is Winston-Salem really the ‘deadliest’ rush hour city? Experts say no way.
“It’s a misuse of statistics, it's mathematically wrong, and it leads to a false conclusion,” said statistics professor Rob Erhardt. “But it feels like it could be true at first glance because there's numbers and data and percentages and tables. We should not compare percentages of fatalities for different cities because it ignores how much actual driving is happening in each city.” he explained.
March 28, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Boston Thurmond United opens new outreach center
Boston-Thurmond United, a community organization focused on one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in Winston-Salem, is opening a new outreach center. Purpose Built Communities, a national initiative to revitalize neighborhoods around the country, helped start Boston-Thurmond United with the support of Wake Forest University leaders, local government officials and community leaders.
March 28, 2025
U.S. News and World Report
How to use your network to help you get into business school
Following different channels for your target MBA programs offers insight into programs and helps you connect with peers and faculty at the school. Follow business schools’ traditional social media accounts such as Instagram and Facebook, but also subscribe to their YouTube channels and any podcasts available, said Sharron Vogler, director of alumni and MBA career development at Wake Forest.
March 28, 2025
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