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New research from Wake Forest finds that belonging at college is not just a good feeling. It is linked to students staying engaged and earning their degrees.
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Belonging is key to a college degree | Wake Forest News
In the social media era, you can look at a universityās Instagram feed and get the impression that every day rates a 10/10 and everyone belongs. But Shannon Brady, a Wake Forest University psychology ...
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Ballet dancer, author and founder Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver Wake Forest Universityās commencement address on Monday, May 18. Read more:
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Join us for a Founders Day celebration! Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by Feb. 12 at
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Two Wake Forest School of Medicine innovators will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for their pioneering work in wound care research.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees | Wake Forest News
Two Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers are among 15 innovation pioneers who will be honored in the 2026 class of the National Inventors Hall of FameĀ®
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Wake Forest is expanding its leadership in the emerging field of neuroarts, advancing research that connects creative expression with brain health, well-being and human connection.
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When students belong, theyāre more likely to earn a degree. The link between belonging and a college degree is substantialāand quantified by Wake Forest University research.
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When students belong, theyāre more likely to earn a degree | Wake Forest News
Students are more likely to attain their degree when they report a stronger sense of college belonging in their first year of school.
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Wake Forest University is advancing neuroarts research through global collaboration, community-engaged scholarship, new research investments, and national recognition. See how interdisciplinary research is shaping this work. ⤵ļø
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Wake Forest Expands Leadership in Neuroarts Through Global Collaboration, Community Partnership, New Research Investments, and Prestigious Recognition - Neuroscience & Society
January 15, 2026 At Wake Forest, we believe that creativity, human connection, and scientific discovery are essential to human flourishing. For more than a decade, faculty across our University have e...
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Wake Forest University faculty research is reaching a global audience. Sabin Center Fellow Claudia Vegaās TED Talk, The Hidden Cost of Gold, was named as one of TEDās ā10 Ideas Changing the World in 2026.ā Read more and watch the TED Talk: https://wakefo.rest/45hZ8ym
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Wake Forest is expanding its leadership in the emerging field of neuroarts, advancing research that connects creative expression with brain health, well-being and human connection.
#ProHumanitate
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28 days ago
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You might have seen headlines sounding the alarm about the safety of an emerging technology called agentic AI. Thatās where
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's Sarra Alqahtani comes in. She studies the safety of AI agents through the new field of multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL).
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Multi-agent AI could change everything ā if researchers can figure out the risks | Wake Forest News
Multi-agent AI offers innumerable opportunities, but failure could put lives at risk. One researcher proposes to solve that problem.
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about 1 month ago
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The German Menās National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters. Read more:
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Wake Forest University researchers are advancing global understanding of how tropical forests respond to climate change, revealing that rising temperatures are outpacing tree adaptation. Read more:
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Tropical trees are fighting an uphill battle with climate change. And they're losing. | Wake Forest News
Wake Forest University's Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability studies how trees in the Andes-Amazon adapt to climate change by moving uphill.
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about 1 month ago
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Grateful for this community and hopeful for the year ahead. Happy New Year, Deacs!
about 1 month ago
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Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in GalƔpagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds.
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#WFUResearch
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about 1 month ago
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Professor, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked two sheep through WinstonāSalem for 40 days as part of his "Seeking Pasture" project, sparking conversations about lawns, chemicals and the ecosystems we share.
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about 2 months ago
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Sending you warm greetings and best wishes for a healthy, happy and peaceful new year. āļø
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about 2 months ago
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Thank you, Wake Foresters. More than 2,000 voices have contributed to the ongoing search for our next president. Your input continues to guide the process.
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Update on Presidential Search - Presidential Search
This message is sent on behalf of Curt Farmer and Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, co-chairs of the Presidential Search Committee.Ā Dear Wake Forest community:Ā As promised, we are providing an end-of-the-year...
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about 2 months ago
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Congratulations to Reagan Smith (ā26) for earning the 2025 Community Impact Student Award in recognition of her leadership in public health service and sustained volunteer engagement that advances learning beyond the classroom and contributes to community wellbeing. š
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about 2 months ago
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Wake Forest University celebrated the groundbreaking for an office building at The Grounds, which will house 400 University staff upon completion in 2027. š
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Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in GalƔpagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds.
#WFUExpert
#WFUResearch
Read more:
https://wakefo.rest/48Ayt1G
about 2 months ago
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Thinking of making New Yearās resolutions? The secret to success isnāt trying harder, itās planning smarter. Learn how setting specific, actionable plans can help you actually keep your goals in 2026.
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Thinking of making New Yearās resolutions? The trick isnāt trying harder, itās planning smarter | Wake Forest News
Want your resolutions to last past January? Psychology professor E.J. Masicampo says to make them specific, make them meaningful and make them habits. Masicampo studies goal-setting and self-regulatio...
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2 months ago
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Professor, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked two sheep through WinstonāSalem for 40 days as part of his "Seeking Pasture" project, sparking conversations about lawns, chemicals and the ecosystems we share.
#WakeTheArts
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2 months ago
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Age is no barrier to big ideas. Wake Forest hosted a firstāofāitsākind debate between retiree teams, with the help of Wake Forest Debate students and debate faculty.
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2 months ago
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Curiosity, research, and real-world impact. Learn how faculty and students are advancing conservation through the teacher-scholar model. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/3Mn7Gxf
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2 months ago
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A look back at Wake Forest's Annual Lovefeast 2025.
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Lovefeast by Wake Forest University
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2 months ago
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Just a few flurries, adding a little magic to finals week. āļøāļøāļø
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š When students feel they belong, theyāre more likely to graduate. New research from Wake Forest shows that belonging can boost degree completion.
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The annual Wake Forest Lovefeast is one of our most cherished traditions. Join us this year at 7 p.m. ET on December 7 in Wait Chapel. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the prelude begins at 6:20 p.m. Viewers may also watch a livestream of the service at
lovefeast.wfu.edu
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š Academic excellence at a global scale. Wake Forest ranks #4 nationally with 85.7% of undergrads studying abroad. š
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Academic excellence at Wake Forest includes access to world-class artists. Thank you to Branford Marsalis, our 2025 Maya Angelou Artist in Residence, for an inspiring visit to campus. š https://wakefo.rest/4oDlIc7
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Age is no barrier to big ideas. Wake Forest hosted a firstāofāitsākind debate between retiree teams, with the help of Wake Forest Debate students and debate faculty.
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š When students feel they belong, theyāre more likely to graduate. New research from Wake Forest shows that belonging can boost degree completion.
#WFUResearch
#ProHumanitate
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3 months ago
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š Academic excellence at a global scale. Wake Forest ranks #4 nationally with 85.7% of undergrads studying abroad. š
https://wakefo.rest/3K0dCLS
3 months ago
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Innovative thinking in action: Wake Forest economist Fred Chen is changing how the world approaches wildlife conservation. š¦
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At Wake Forest University, we believe education is about more than knowledge. Itās about character, integrity and purpose. See how our mission is shaping the future of higher education.
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3 months ago
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What if we focused less on exercise and more on moving in ways we enjoy? Associate Professor Jason Fanning studies how creative, consistent movement supports physical and mental health, especially for older adults. https://wakefo.rest/48eftVw
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Donāt call it exercise | Wake Forest News
Jason Fanning spends a lot of time talking to older adults about leading healthy, active lifestyles. The minute he says āexercise,ā he loses them.
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3 months ago
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Age is no barrier to big ideas. Wake Forest hosted a firstāofāitsākind debate between retiree teams, with the help of Wake Forest Debate students and debate faculty.
#ProHumanitate
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https://wakefo.rest/4r97ly3
3 months ago
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Academic excellence at Wake Forest includes access to world-class creators. Thank you to Branford Marsalis, our 2025 Maya Angelou Artist in Residence, for an inspiring visit to campus. š https://wakefo.rest/4oDlIc7
#WakeTheArts
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Wake Forest is made stronger and more vibrant by our #FirstGen students, and earlier this month we had the chance to celebrate them. From conversations over coffee to a keynote by Brian Li (ā03), the 4th annual First in the Forest First-Gen Celebration was one to remember. #ProHumanitate
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#TurkeyPalooza
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3 months ago
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Innovative thinking in action: Wake Forest economist Fred Chen is changing how the world approaches wildlife conservation. š¦
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3 months ago
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We write today to offer a brief update on the search for Wake Forestās 15th president.
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Update on Presidential Search
We write today to offer a brief update on the search for Wake Forestās 15th president. The appointment of a new leader affects the entire community, and we want to continue sharing as much as we can e...
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#TurkeyPalooza
is back! Wake Forest students are serving up scratch-made meals to meet growing need in Winston-Salem this holiday season. š¦š
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3 months ago
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This Veterans Day, we pause with gratitude for all who have served. šŗšø Thank you to our
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Wake Forest University is at the forefront of a national movement to restore character and purpose to higher education. Learn how our approach is making an impact.
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3 months ago
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Join us on Sunday as jazz legend Branford Marsalis takes the stage as the 2025 Maya Angelou ArtistāināResidence Award recipient. Donāt miss his public conversation on Nov 9 at 4 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall.
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A conversation with Branford Marsalis, WFU Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence | Wake Forest News
Wake Forest University will host a moderated conversation with jazz masterĀ Branford MarsalisĀ onĀ Sunday, Nov. 9Ā atĀ 4 p.m.Ā inĀ Brendle Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.Ā Jacqui Carr...
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3 months ago
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Living life in a movie āØ
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3 months ago
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A look back at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025, through the lens of Wake Forest Photographers
#GoDeacs
See the Photo Story:
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A look back at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025, through the lens of Wake Forest Photographers
#GoDeacs
See the Photo Story:
https://wakefo.rest/43ByT4W
3 months ago
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Pro Boo-manitate is everywhere. š»š¤ Happy Halloween, Deacs!
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