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Gun safety awareness initiative launched at Wake Forest University
William Electric Black, renowned for his Emmy-winning contributions to 'Sesame Street', visited two elementary schools in Winston-Salem Forsyth County this week to engage kindergartners with his book, "A Gun is Not Fun".
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Wake Forest researchers awarded AAAS Fellowships for contributions in neuroscience and chemistry
Two researchers from Wake Forest University have been recognized as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for 2024.
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Named TED Fellow Claudia Vega recognized for tackling Amazon's mercury pollution
Claudia Vega, a fellow at Wake Forest University’s Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, has been named a 2025 TED Fellow.
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Wake ‘N Shake dance marathon celebrates 20 years raising funds for cancer research
Wake 'N Shake, a 12-hour dance marathon organized by students, is set to take place on Saturday, March 22, from noon to midnight at the Sutton Center.
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Former EPA leaders discuss future of environmental protection at WFU event
Wake Forest University’s Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability is set to host an event featuring two former Environmental Protection Agency leaders on March 25.
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Peter Gilbert reflects on 'Hoop Dreams' impact after three decades
The documentary film "Hoop Dreams," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1994, continues to be celebrated as one of the greatest sports films ever made.
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Expert examines U.S. housing instability amid rising costs
For three decades, cultural anthropologist Sherri Lawson Clark has focused her research on the factors contributing to housing instability in America.
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Educational Services industry employers submit 46 H-1B petitions across Winston Salem Times publication area in 2024
Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in the Winston Salem Times publication area submitted 46 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Study reveals tropical forests struggle against climate change
Tropical rainforests are facing challenges in adapting to climate change, according to a new study published in Science.
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Scott Pelley to speak at Wake Forest University's commencement ceremony
Award-winning CBS journalist Scott Pelley is set to deliver the commencement address at Wake Forest University on May 19.
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Truist Charitable Fund partners with Wake Forest University on scholarship initiatives
Through a significant financial commitment, the Truist Charitable Fund has partnered with Wake Forest University to enhance educational and career development opportunities for students.
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Average cost of college went up for students in Forsyth County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 3.2% in Forsyth County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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39.1% of college applicants to Forsyth County's 8 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Forsyth County's eight universities admitted an estimated 39.1% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
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Student body in Forsyth County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the eight universities in Forsyth County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Forsyth County's institutions spent $17,627,568 on basketball teams in 2023
Forsyth County's basketball collegiate teams received $17,627,568 in funding for the 2023 season.
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Forsyth County awards $20,688,965 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Forsyth County's three universities paid $20,688,965 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Forsyth County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023
Women's football teams from Forsyth County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Forsyth County's men's football teams receive $33,371,096 in 2023
Men's football teams from Forsyth County received $33,371,096 during the 2023 season, up 14.6% from the previous year.
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2023: How much was spent on women’s basketball teams from Forsyth County?
Women’s basketball teams from Forsyth County received $5,733,721 during the 2023 season, up 14% from the previous year.
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2023 sees Forsyth County investing $11,893,847 in men’s basketball teams
Men’s basketball teams from Forsyth County received $11,893,847 during the 2023 season, up 10.1% from the previous year.