What can a 2,700-year-old epic teach us about navigating the age of AI? Wake Forest classics professor Michael Sloan explains why The Odyssey remains a timeless guide to resilience, critical thinking and what it means to be human. #wfuresearch #wfuexpert https://wakefo.rest/4bInLan

"The Odyssey"

As movie-goers watch Matt Damon fight his way home in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the biggest question isn’t how Nolan pulled off the massive cinematic scale, secured the $250 million budget, o...

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As GLP-1 medications become more accessible through Medicare, Wake Forest research is helping answer an important question: How can older adults lose weight without increasing their risk of fractures? #WFUexpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4xkp6Nd

Could Medicare GLP-1 Bridge lead to bone problems? | Wake Forest News

Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers broader, more affordable access to weight loss drugs for older adults, but raises bone health concerns.

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At Wake Forest, educating character is central to our mission. Through a new national effort, our Educating Character Initiative is helping colleges and universities across the country build stronger communities of character, backed by an $8.5M joint grant. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4xlTSW3

Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative launches new effort to strengthen communities of character nationwide

Funding from the John Templeton Foundation and Lilly Endowment Inc. will create a structure to bolster a movement that has taken hold across higher education.

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Hosting the German Men's National Team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup was more than a memorable moment for Wake Forest. It helped generate an estimated $10 million in economic impact for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, highlighting what's possible through partnership.

World Cup partnership delivers estimated $10M in economic impact to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County | Inside WFU

The following is an excerpt from Greater Winston-Salem,Inc. Hosting the German Men’s National Team (Deutscher Fußball-Bund, DFB) home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a collaborative effort with a...

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In her latest post, Dr. Tina Marsh Dalton explains why U.S. hospital prices have long been mysterious, shadowy, and eye-wateringly high. New federal requirements make them public, but why is the result such a mess? tinamarshdalton.substack.com/p/hospital-p...

Hospital prices are public. So is the mess.

Hospitals' messy shoe closets are flung open

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Ready to become a Demon Deacon? 🎩 Applications are officially open. Bring your curiosity, your ambition and your story. We can’t wait to get to know you. Start your journey at admissions.wfu.edu/apply. #WFU31

Tomorrow is August, and every day brings us closer to a full campus. The quiet won’t last much longer, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. See you soon, Deacs! 💛

What does neuroscience have to do with winning The Open? Quite a bit. A fascinating look at how Wake Forest's Ken Kishida is translating cutting-edge brain research into insights that help athletes perform at the highest level. #WFUExpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4h0nJ1j

What Ryan Fox's victory at the Open Championship can teach us about the science of belief

The story of Fox offers a window into new scientific ideas about how humans may forge self belief.

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Axolotls can regrow entire limbs. What can they teach us about helping humans heal? Wake Forest biologist Josh Currie explains how studying these remarkable salamanders could advance regenerative medicine. Read the Q&A: https://wakefo.rest/3RGiB8e #wfuresearch #wfuexpert

These salamanders may hold the key to human tissue and limb regeneration | Wake Forest News

Mexican axolotls readily regrow tissue. One of their genes could hold the secret to human limb regeneration, too.

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AI is changing cybersecurity and raising the stakes. Wake Forest computer scientist Ying Zhang explains why securing software can't be an afterthought when AI can find and exploit vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. #wfuresearch #wfuexpert

Can we build software secure enough to thwart AI attacks? | Wake Forest News

The OpenAI breach of Hugging Face’s digital library amplifies a growing concern: Software development isn’t thinking about security early enough.

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New research from Wake Forest economists suggests that when it comes to Federal Reserve communication, less can be more. Fewer, more targeted announcements may help reduce economic uncertainty and improve market outcomes. #wfuresearch #wfuexpert

Less can be more in Federal Reserve announcements

In Federal Reserve communications, it seems intuitive that clearer, more precise information is always better—especially when dealing with money. But new research shows that this is not always the cas...

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Wake Forest has entered a new 10-year, University-wide partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures that will support scholarships, internships, sustainability initiatives, campus programming and more. https://wakefo.rest/4fYV4bN

Wake Forest has selected Pepsi Bottling Ventures as an exclusive beverage supplier.

Wake Forest has selected Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) as an exclusive beverage supplier. The new 10-year pouring rights agreement represents an inclusive approach to providing University-wide collabo...

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Wake Forest is launching AI for Human Flourishing, a university-wide initiative that will guide the thoughtful integration of AI across teaching, learning, research and administrative work while remaining grounded in the University’s mission and values. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4c8LvES

Wake Forest launches AI for Human Flourishing initiative; appoints William Fleeson as Associate Provost for AI Initiatives | Inside WFU

Wake Forest University and the Office of the Provost are launching AI for Human Flourishing, a university-wide initiative that will guide the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, research and administrative work w...

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What can a 2,700-year-old poem teach us about navigating the age of AI? According to Wake Forest classics professor Michael Sloan, quite a lot. Here's why The Odyssey remains a guide to resilience and what it means to be human. #WFUexpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4bInLan

"The Odyssey"

As movie-goers watch Matt Damon fight his way home in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the biggest question isn’t how Nolan pulled off the massive cinematic scale, secured the $250 million budget, o...

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Wake Forest's commitment to educating character is expanding nationwide. A new nearly $44 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will help our Educating Character Initiative support more colleges and universities as they prepare ethical, purpose-driven leaders. 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4vH2sxf

At Wake Forest, character isn't an add-on. It's central to our mission. Learn how our Program for Leadership and Character is helping shape a national movement in higher education. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/3Rc0yGP

Can Character Define the Future of Higher Education?

Wake Forest University is at the forefront of a growing character education movement in U.S. colleges and universities.

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AI can give us answers in seconds. But what happens when we stop practicing patience? Wake Forest philosopher Christian Miller explores why our growing reliance on AI may be reshaping one of our most important virtues. #WFUexpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/455STNl

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers, and that's bad news for patience

When I was growing up, teachers would assign research papers that required going to the library, or later, searching for relevant material on the internet. If the paper was going to turn out well, we ...

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The biggest housing legislation in decades could have its greatest impact where it's needed most. Wake Forest housing expert Sherri Lawson Clark explains how the ROAD Act strengthens protections for vulnerable families and reshapes federal housing programs. #WFUexpert https://wakefo.rest/3TCP8MU

The ROAD Act will shield America's most vulnerable families | Wake Forest News

Following bipartisan passage in the House and Senate, the ROAD Act is poised to become the most significant piece of federal housing legislation in decades.

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Why does being honest seem harder than it used to? Wake Forest philosopher Christian Miller breaks down the modern honesty crisis and explains why telling the truth is still more natural than lying. Read our Q&A: https://wakefo.rest/4fuYGCd #ProHumanitate #WFUexpert #WFUresearch

Here’s the truth. Honesty is getting harder. | Wake Forest News

In a world where deepfakes, misinformation and AI-driven cheating are commonplace, it is getting harder to be honest. Christian B. Miller, A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, ...

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Every summer, Wake Forest's Freedom School helps Forsyth County students stay on track academically while fostering a love of reading, leadership and learning. That's #ProHumanitate in action. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/3R9PFVJ/

As the carillon rings out a familiar tune, we join in celebrating 250 years of American independence. Happy Fourth of July from Wake Forest. 🎩🇺🇸

As America marks its 250th anniversary, read stories by and about Wake Forest scholars who have explored the ideas that shaped our country, from the founding to today. #ProHumanitate Read more: https://wakefo.rest/44EL15i aia Wake Forest Magazine

Welcome to the Peter Rodriguez era. 🎩 #ProHumanitate president.wfu.edu

Congratulations #Classof2026​! 💛🎩 From @wfubiology.bksy.social: "We appreciate your dedication and efforts to support the missions of the Department and @wakeforest.bsky.social. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Congratulations, #WFU26​ #WFUGrad!" - youtube.com/shorts/cCo_c...

With 48 international soccer teams visiting U.S. cities for pre-World Cup training, Abbie Wrights, a Health & Exercise Science professor sees an exciting opportunity for pro players to influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come. 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4eI8PuO #WFUExpert

The World Cup is here. Here's how it can get kids moving. | Wake Forest News

A Wake Forest University professor says World Cup players could influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come.

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Wake Forest’s new Charlotte Campus is officially open! Bringing together education, innovation, healthcare and industry, the new space expands opportunities for students while strengthening our connection to one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4eD3Co8 #WakeForestCLT

Wake Forest’s commitment to Charlotte continues to grow. With the opening of its new Charlotte Campus, the University is expanding opportunities for students, strengthening partnerships and deepening its impact across one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. #WakeForestCLT

With new campus grand opening, Wake Forest underscores Charlotte commitment | Wake Forest News

Wake Forest's new, permanent Charlotte Campus in The Pearl innovation district deepens its connections to one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

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Herzlich willkommen, Team Germany! ⚽️ #FifaWorldCup #DFB

At Wake Forest, students don’t just volunteer. They build relationships. Through the Creative Care seminar, students at the Generations Center are exploring empathy, memory and human connection through the arts. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/42aAr4P

Wake Forest’s commitment to Charlotte continues to grow. With the opening of its new Charlotte Campus, the University is expanding opportunities for students, strengthening partnerships and deepening its impact across one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. #WakeForestCLT

With new campus grand opening, Wake Forest underscores Charlotte commitment | Wake Forest News

Wake Forest's new, permanent Charlotte Campus in The Pearl innovation district deepens its connections to one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

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