Wake Forest University celebrated opening its new permanent campus at The Pearl innovation district in Charlotte on May 14. Leaders say this expansion deepens connections with one America’s fastest-growing cities while offering enhanced educational opportunities across disciplines.
Wake Forest University School of Law has received a $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation. The funding will support efforts to promote character-based leadership among law students through…
Christian Waugh from Wake Forest University says building resilience leads to greater long-term well-being than chasing happiness alone. He explains why embracing both joy and hardship builds emotional strength.
Wake Forest University highlighted its Creative Care seminar connecting students with older adults at Winston-Salem’s Generations Center. Through poetry workshops and hands-on activities focused on empathy-building for dementia care recipients,…
Wake Forest University seniors unveiled a mobile solar-powered trailer designed for emergency use in Winston-Salem. The student-built unit supports clean energy goals while providing backup power for critical medical devices…
Andy Chan from Wake Forest University says artificial intelligence benefits liberal arts graduates entering the workforce. Hiring projections for new grads are improving, with many jobs opening during spring and…
Economist Fred Chen says traditional anti-poaching tactics push crime into new areas instead of stopping it. He calls for market-based solutions and will discuss these ideas at Oxford University on…
Wake Forest Law welcomes Professors Sania Anwar and Kristie Bluett this fall semester. Their backgrounds span private law theory, equality issues, international human rights law, clinical teaching experience, and leadership…
Researchers from Wake Forest University collaborated with other institutions on groundbreaking work exploring genes linked to limb regeneration across multiple species. Their findings could pave the way for future therapies…
A new study led by Wake Forest University researchers finds e-cigarette taxes reduce teen vaping overall but do not affect usage rates among stressed LGBQ youth. The findings suggest policy…
Wake Forest University has appointed scientist Alan Townsend as director of its Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability. Townsend brings extensive leadership experience from major universities nationwide. He…
Wake Forest University School of Law released updates about its advancement team changes and highlighted Deacs Day of Giving returning in March 2026. The announcement encourages alumni engagement while recognizing…
Wake Forest Law will host its annual Public Interest Law Organization Spring Auction on March 28. The event raises funds for student grants supporting unpaid public-interest internships across various sectors.
Wake Forest University held a symposium discussing how screen time affects youth brain health and learning. Experts shared insights across several disciplines while highlighting community partnerships focused on literacy education.
Assistant Professor Cedric Schaack has been awarded over $687,000 by the National Science Foundation for developing environmentally responsive plastics at Wake Forest University. His research includes color-changing materials with potential…
A new study finds that extreme cold events leading to crop failure are linked with higher rates of domestic violence in Peru’s highlands. Researchers say government social programs can help…
Wake Forest University professor Phillip Cunningham analyzes Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed film ‘Sinners.’ He discusses its cultural impact, industry implications, and why it stands out among recent releases.
Wake Forest University will hold its annual TEDxWakeForestU event, ‘Playing with Fire,’ on March 22 at Wait Chapel. The free, student-organized program invites public participation and features a lineup of…
Wake Forest University’s Professor Phillip Cunningham is offering expert analysis on Ryan Coogler’s film ‘Sinners’ and its unconventional business deal with Warner Bros. The movie’s record-setting Oscar nominations highlight a…
Wake Forest University’s Steve Messier is leading a major study aiming to prevent knee osteoarthritis in women over 50 through diet and exercise interventions. The research builds on decades of…
Wake Forest University senior Eli Leadham has been selected for the 2026-27 class of Schwarzman Scholars, a prestigious international graduate fellowship.
Construction is set to begin in early March on a new pedestrian pathway that will connect Faculty Drive to The Grounds.
Wake Forest University and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation have announced a partnership to advance leadership and character development through youth golf programs worldwide, as well as to support…
A recent study from Wake Forest University has found that wearing a weighted vest may help older adults maintain bone mineral density during weight loss, but only if they spend…
Wake Forest University is expanding its role in the field of neuroarts, a discipline that studies how creative activities can support brain health and overall well-being.
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