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Urgent Wake Alert: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Wake Forest University area until 3/16/2026 at 6:00 PM. Seek shelter.

Ahead of the #Oscars, Phillip Cunningham can provide analysis on: 🎞️ The groundbreaking business mechanics behind "Sinners" 🎞️ Why traditional studios underestimated the film’s potential 🎞️ What its success means for the future of #BlackFilm. news.wfu.edu/2026/03/11/why…

“For most of my life, I wanted to be a professional golfer,” says @coreycrossan. She worked hard as a college athlete, but her perfectionism led to anxiety. “By the end of my undergrad,” she says, “I really wasn’t happy with who I was.” Character was a missing piece. 🧵

#WFUSB faculty members Emma Best and Kyre Lahtinen's newly published article discusses implications for the future of college sports following the Atlantic Coast Conference's settlement with Florida State University and Clemson University in March 2025. bit.ly/3OZS4kC

Is knee pain just an "inevitable" part of getting older? Think again. 🦴 #WFUExpert Steve Messier explains why we don’t have to simply accept the decline—and how 30+ years of research shows we can take control of our joint health. #HealthyAging #kneepain news.wfu.edu/2026/03/09/peo…

For the next generation of leaders, character will be crucial. Class of 2026 college grads nationwide will be using what they have learned to help build a stronger global community for us all – "For Humanity." @character_wfu

Construction on a new pedestrian pathway connecting @wakeforest to @VisitTheGrounds will begin in early March. University Parkway/N. Cherry Street intersection will be reconfigured with a pedestrian signal & crosswalk to improve traffic flow and safety. inside.wfu.edu/2026/03/constr…

"For leaders at all levels, the takeaway is simple: Consistency fosters success. Organizations that prioritize stable, ethical leadership create workplaces where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work." ⬇️ theconversation.com/the-dangers-of…

WFU prof Luis Fernández tells @AP that illegal gold mining is surging into untouched parts of the Amazon. See how @WFUCINCIA @WFUSabinCenter is on the front lines, mapping the devastation and fighting for environmental health. apnews.com/article/peru-i…

Members of the Wake Forest community are invited to share comments during the University Police Department accreditation assessment on Tuesday, March 17. inside.wfu.edu/2026/03/campus…

** New Publication ** "Patience and Patience Regulation: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of Complementary Scales with Alternate Forms" at the Journal of Personality Assessment, with R. Michael Furr, Christian Waugh, and former students at Wake Forest. "We present the Patient Reaction (P-React) scale and the Patience Regulation (P-Reg) scale to address conceptual and practical limitations of existing assessments related to those constructs. Across 11 samples with nearly 2,000 unique participants (including student and non-student participants), we found that both scales had strong psychometric properties..." tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag and Dr. J. Wayne Meredith (MD ’78), each received the Medallion of Merit, the highest honor awarded by Wake Forest, at the University's Founders Day celebration. Congratulations! news.wfu.edu/2026/02/20/out…

In the second and third quarters of 2025, the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years. “You had high inflation, yes, but paired with strong growth and a robust labor market,” said @WFUEconomics Aeimit Lakdawala. “That’s just not stagflation by any standard definition of the term.” factcheck.org/2026/02/trump-…

The father-daughter divide: Wake Forest researcher explains the weakest family bond in The Atlantic #WFUresearch wakefo.rest/4tScEmL

Wake Forest keynotes Oxford's premier character education conference. At the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at University of Oxford, Kenneth Townsend explored how ethical failure takes root in the legal profession, drawing on C.S. Lewis to argue that character education is the antidote. #ProHumanitate wakefo.rest/4r2lego

Misty Copeland’s trailblazing career is a masterclass in purposeful excellence. Not only did she ascend to the pinnacle of her field, she widened the path for everyone behind her. By refusing to rest on her exceptional talent, Misty has made the world of dance stronger, more inclusive, and infinitely more beautiful for the next generation of performers. #ProHumanitate #WFUGrad

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 @WakeForest's commencement address on Monday, May 18. news.wfu.edu/2026/02/10/bal…

“Prediction markets like things where there’s a lot of news going on, and more than almost anyone I can think of, on any given day, there’s almost always something going on with Elon Musk,” said @WFUEconomics betting market expert @KolemanStrumpf. nbcnews.com/tech/elon-musk…

#WFU research shows that being a good person isn't just "nice"—it's a competitive advantage for your mental health. Compassion, patience and self-control are the ultimate life hacks for a better mood. fastcompany.com/91480129/do-vi…

Join us for a Founders Day celebration! Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. This year’s program includes the annual senior oration, the presentation of the Medallion of Merit to Drs. Julie A. Freischlag and J. Wayne Meredith (MD ’78), musical selections from the University Chamber Choir and remarks from President Susan R. Wente. The event will be followed by a light reception for all attendees in the Green Room on the first floor of Reynolda Hall. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by Feb. 12 at foundersday.wfu.edu.