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Winston-Salem Journal
Biden allocates $361M for NC’s essential water infrastructure
Stan Meiburg, executive director of Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability at Wake Forest University, described the allocation as a “lifetime opportunity” for North Carolina. “In my own career, I’ve never seen the kind of money that was available in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for this purpose,” Meiburg said. “It’s just good news all the way around.”
February 23, 2024
Winston-Salem Journal
North Carolina’s policy targets for carbon emission reduction are expected to face challenges as Duke Energy seeks to postpone its originally proposed goal by five years. “The argument is largely about timing and speed. If the question is: is it going to make a difference getting to 70% reduction by 2035, as opposed to 2030? That’s a very hard question to answer, because it depends on the context and in the context of total global emissions,” said Stan Meiburg, executive director of Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability.
February 23, 2024
KERA News (Dallas, TX)
How one tech startup aims to disrupt the market for illegal rhino horns
“That’s exactly what I’m talking about in terms of creating confusion in the market for rhino horns using the synthetic horns,” said economics professor Fred Chen, who shared that the confusion caused by synthetic rhino horns could bring the value of the real horns down. “Or maybe if I do decide to buy something because I’m not certain it’s the real thing, maybe I don’t want to pay as much.”
February 22, 2024
BNN Breaking
Dr. Mandy K. Cohen to inspire Wake Forest graduates
Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, known for her leadership in public health, will inspire graduates at Wake Forest University with a message of hope and service. Learn more about her impact and the importance of Pro Humanitate in her career.
February 22, 2024
The Charlotte News
Quirky works for answering unusual college essay questions
When asked an unusual question, it is OK to give an unusual answer. With tens of thousands of college applicants, a quirky essay prompt encourages students to set themselves apart from the competition. The 2023-24 college application season had an abundance of unexpected essay questions with different word counts. Four colleges rose to the top of asking uncommon prompts within a set word limit – among them is Wake Forest University.
February 22, 2024
WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
Innovation Quarter phase II construction underway in Winston-Salem
Innovation Quarter Vice President Jason Kaplan says it’s anchored by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the several mixed-use buildings surrounding Bailey Park for phase one. “We did a study in 2022 that Innovation Quarter is a $1.6 billion impact on Winston Salem,” Kaplan said. Kaplan also says phase one brought 4,000 jobs to the area. He expects that number to double once phase two is complete.
February 22, 2024
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Students in Winston-Salem will meet CDC Director Mandy Cohen
Cohen has dedicated her career to improving health and wellbeing in North Carolina and nationwide,’ said Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente. “As a physician and leader, Dr. Cohen has dedicated her career to improving health and wellbeing in North Carolina and nationwide,’ said Wake Forest University President Susan R. Wente in a press release. “Our graduates are called to embody Pro Humanitate in the world. Dr. Cohen’s life and career demonstrate a commitment to this same calling.”
February 22, 2024
Cointelegraph
Would Sam Altman’s $7 trillion ask really secure our future?
“Innovating responsibly and making sure that AI systems are — safe, secure, and trustworthy will secure our collective future. This may not be Sam Altman’s way, but it’s the right way,” writes Wake Forest School of Business financial technology & analytics faculty Merav Ozair.
February 21, 2024
Winston-Salem Journal
Who’s speaking at Wake Forest’s commencement? Hint: She was on TV a lot during the pandemic
Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and former N.C. health secretary, will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on May 20. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins at 9 a.m.While Cohen served nearly six years as North Carolina’s health secretary, during the initial 21 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, she became the calming face of the state’s response, in particular during Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s press conferences.
February 21, 2024
Yes! Weekly
Director for the CDC, Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, to deliver 2024 commencement address
Baccalaureate speaker will be Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics Rev. Gary Dorrien(Winston-Salem, N.C. – Feb. 21, 2024) –One of the nation’s top health leaders, Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 20. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins at 9 a.m. Dr. Cohen is the Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
February 21, 2024
NPR: The Indicator from Planet Money
Could fake horns end illegal rhino poaching?
In business, the million-dollar question is how to get people to buy stuff. But in wildlife conservation, the challenge is: how do we get people to not buy stuff? Economics professor Fred Chen shares his expertise on whether fake horns can end illegal rhino poaching.
February 20, 2024
Life and Health Advisor
“While there is uncertainty about how effective interest rates are, there is consensus among economists that raising interest rates does lower inflation somewhat. However, interest rates are a blunt tool and rising interest rates can have widely varying impacts on households and businesses depending on their financial situation. For example, someone who wants to buy a house in early 2024 with a 7% mortgage rate is severely disadvantaged relative to someone who bought a house in 2021 with a 3% mortgage rate,” said economics professor Aeimit Lakdawala.
February 20, 2024