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The Charlotte Observer
Challengers to Foxx in Republican primary say 5th District needs a new face, perspective
"Foxx has never shown any real vulnerability to primary challenges since she first won the Republican nomination back in 2004," said John Dinan, a Wake Forest University political science professor. "It would be surprising if that were to change this year given the way she has been so successful in fending off any serious primary challenges over the years."
February 17, 2026
Washington Post Opinions
Can you spot these misconceptions around wind power? Take our quiz.
Nearly as many people work in the wind sector in the U.S. as in the coal industry today. Most of the public are unaware of this. Most jobs in the wind industry are in construction and maintenance. Those jobs are different from coal in terms of their community impact, according to Wake Forest economist Mark Curtis. “Wind jobs are transient and more isolated,” he explained. “It is very rare that a community relies on wind jobs for its economic well-being. In contrast, there are many communities around the U.S. whose economic well-being relies on coal.”
February 16, 2026
The Conversation
Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated
Between 2000 and 2024, the number of women on S&P 500 boards increased from 27% to 34%. But previous research has painted conflicting pictures on the effect that women board members may have. Some studies showed that women reduce corporate risk-taking, others demonstrated they increase innovation and creativity. Our work suggests both perspectives are correct under different circumstances," writes Wake Forest professor of strategic management Steven Smulowitz. This article was reprinted in dozens of news outlets nationally and worldwide.
February 13, 2026
FactCheck.org
Trump oversells recent U.S. economic growth
In the second and third quarters of 2025, the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years. “You had high inflation, yes, but paired with strong growth and a robust labor market,” said economics professor Aeimit Lakdawala.“That’s just not stagflation by any standard definition of the term.” He said that Trump’s claim of engineering a complete turnaround from the Biden economy is an overstatement. “What we’re really seeing is a continuation of trends that were already well underway before Trump took office in January 2025,” Lakdawala said.
February 13, 2026
WFDD-FM (Winston-Salem, NC)
A year after federal cuts, community powers Winston-Salem teacher training program
It’s been just under a year since the U.S. Department of Education announced that it had canceled $600 million in teacher training grants for programs across the country. And at first, it looked like that would be the case for a local grant recipient, Winston-Salem TEACH, too. It’s a partnership between Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College that began in 2022. Residents complete master’s level coursework focused on either elementary, secondary or special education, and intern alongside mentor teachers in local high-need schools. Plus, they get paid a living wage to do it.
February 13, 2026
Connecticut Public Radio
Why whistles are becoming the symbol of the moment
Anthropology professor Jessica MacLellan, an expert in ritual, household archaeology, ceramics and the development of complex societies in Mesoamerica, participated in this conversation about how whistles have become a protest symbol, from the streets of Minnesota to the Grammys red carpet.
February 12, 2026
WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
Rockingham County voters speak about NC Senate District 26 race: ‘It’s become ugly’
Professor Nate French says the race is as tight as it is because President Donald Trump endorsed Berger. “It’s gotten national attention because … the name of Trump has been evoked. That brings its own particular baggage. It’s become ugly,” French said. “This is not a boxing match where people are going for points. People are swinging blows. They are trying to knock each other out. What you have in Berger is a proven winner for several years … He’s the heavyweight champion. But you have a contender that thinks he can win this race or at least make sure he can get some things he wants from the Berger agenda.”
February 12, 2026
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland to deliver Wake Forest University 2026 commencement address
Ballet dancer, author, and founder, Misty Copeland, will deliver the commencement address at Wake Forest University's 2026 graduation ceremony. Copeland began studying ballet when she was 13. In 2000, she joined the American Ballet Theatre as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2015, she was promoted to principal dancer, becoming the first Black woman to hold the position in the company's 75-year history.
February 12, 2026
The Conversation
Why corruption persists: Monitoring and punishing is not enough
Los casos de corrupción se suceden con una regularidad casi previsible. Cambian los nombres, pero no la lógica que los sostiene. A menudo se presentan como simples episodios de avaricia o fallos éticos individuales. Sin embargo, esta explicación es incompleta si no tenemos en cuenta los contextos institucionales que facilitan estas conductas. La corrupción adopta múltiples formas, erosiona la confianza en las instituciones, influye en la desigualdad y obstaculiza el desarrollo social.
February 11, 2026
Forbes
Forbes 2026 America’s Best Large Employers List
Wake Forest University has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 by Forbes, in partnership with market research firm Statista. The recognition places Wake Forest among 700 organizations nationwide recognized for fostering positive, engaging, and supportive workplace environments for employees.
February 10, 2026
Winston-Salem Journal
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland will be the speaker at this Winston-Salem university’s commencement
Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to be principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will be the commencement speaker at Wake Forest University this spring. Copeland, who began her ballet students at the age of 13, joined the ABT in 2000 as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2015, she was promoted to principal dancer. She retired in 2025.
February 10, 2026
Yahoo Noticias
Prediction markets are betting on Trump’s next move abroad
Economist Koleman Strumpf responds to whether prediction markets reflect expectations or are speculative by pointing out that traders only trade "if they believe they have information or an advantage." As a result, "traders tend to be quite well-informed, and numerous studies show that subsequent predictions are the best available on a range of topics such as elections, finance and current events."
February 9, 2026