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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.

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 24, 2025

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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.

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 21, 2025

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Former EPA leaders discuss future of environmental protection at WFU event

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 20, 2025

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

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 16, 2025

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

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 10, 2025

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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Forsyth County Education: 54,765 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 7, 2025

Forsyth County registered 54,765 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Study reveals tropical forests struggle against climate change

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 7, 2025

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

By Winston Salem Times | Mar 5, 2025

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

By Winston Salem Times | Feb 27, 2025

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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Math scores on ACT decreased among Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By Winston Salem Times | Dec 18, 2024

Of the 3,597 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, 741 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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888 Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on science performance on 2022-23 ACT

By Winston Salem Times | Dec 11, 2024

Of the 3,597 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, 888 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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How did junior students in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools perform on reading portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By Winston Salem Times | Dec 4, 2024

Of the 3,597 junior students taking the reading portion of the ACT in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, 1,158 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools registered 1,317 junior students ready for college based on English performance on 2022-23 ACT

By Winston Salem Times | Nov 27, 2024

Of the 3,597 junior students taking the English portion of the ACT in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, 1,317 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Math scores on ACT decreased among Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 12th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By Winston Salem Times | Nov 20, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools registered 778 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their math performance on the ACT.

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851 Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 12th-graders ready for college based on science performance on 2022-23 ACT

By Winston Salem Times | Nov 13, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools registered 851 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their science performance on the ACT.

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How did senior students in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools perform on reading portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By Winston Salem Times | Nov 6, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools registered 1,185 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their reading performance on the ACT.

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools registered 1,334 senior students ready for college based on English performance on 2022-23 ACT

By Winston Salem Times | Oct 30, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools registered 1,334 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District increases spending on supplies and materials by 23% in 2022-23

By Winston Salem Times | Oct 18, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District allocated a total of $10.2 million from state funds to supplies and materials in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spends $249.8 million on salary in 2022-23

By Winston Salem Times | Oct 9, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District allocated a total of $249.8 million from state funds to salary in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spending on purchased services drops to $7.1 million in 2022-23

By Winston Salem Times | Sep 30, 2024

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District allocated a total of $7.1 million from state funds to purchased services in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.