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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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When students belong, they’re 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.

When students belong, they’re more likely to earn a degree. The link between belonging and a college degree is substantial—and quantified by Wake Forest University research. #WFUresearch #ProHumanitate
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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...

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. ⤵️ #ProHumanitate #WFUresearch
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Wake Forest University faculty research is reaching a global audience. Sabin Center Fellow Claudia Vega’s TED Talk, The Hidden Cost of Gold, was named as one of TED’s “10 Ideas Changing the World in 2026.”

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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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Multi-agent AI could change everything – 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.

You might have seen headlines sounding the alarm about the safety of an emerging technology called agentic AI.

That’s where #WFU'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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The German Men’s 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.

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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.

Wake Forest University researchers are advancing global understanding of how tropical forests respond to climate change, revealing that rising temperatures are outpacing tree adaptation.

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Grateful for this community and hopeful for the year ahead. Happy New Year, Deacs!

Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch

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Professor, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked two sheep through Winston‑Salem for 40 days as part of his "Seeking Pasture" project, sparking conversations about lawns, chemicals and the ecosystems we share.

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Sending you warm greetings and best wishes for a healthy, happy and peaceful new year. ❄️

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.  Dear Wake Forest community:  As promised, we are providing an end-of-the-year...

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. https://wakefo.rest/48ZMCV9

Congratulations to Reagan Smith (’26) 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.

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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.

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Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch

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Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The trick isn’t trying harder, it’s 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...

Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The secret to success isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter. Learn how setting specific, actionable plans can help you actually keep your goals in 2026. #WFUExpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/3XNHfTV

Professor, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked two sheep through Winston‑Salem for 40 days as part of his "Seeking Pasture" project, sparking conversations about lawns, chemicals and the ecosystems we share.

#WakeTheArts #ProHumanitate

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Age is no barrier to big ideas. Wake Forest hosted a first‑of‑its‑kind debate between retiree teams, with the help of Wake Forest Debate students and debate faculty. #ProHumanitate

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Curiosity, research, and real-world impact. Learn how faculty and students are advancing conservation through the teacher-scholar model.

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Lovefeast by Wake Forest University Lovefeast

A look back at Wake Forest's Annual Lovefeast 2025. https://wakefo.rest/44cqwgD

Just a few flurries, adding a little magic to finals week. ❄️❄️❄️ #MotherSnowDear

Visit wakealert.wfu.edu for weather-related updates.

🎓 When students feel they belong, they’re more likely to graduate. New research from Wake Forest shows that belonging can boost degree completion. #WFUResearch #ProHumanitate

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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.

🌎 Academic excellence at a global scale. Wake Forest ranks #4 nationally with 85.7% of undergrads studying abroad.

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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.

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Age is no barrier to big ideas. Wake Forest hosted a first‑of‑its‑kind debate between retiree teams, with the help of Wake Forest Debate students and debate faculty. #ProHumanitate

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🎓 When students feel they belong, they’re more likely to graduate. New research from Wake Forest shows that belonging can boost degree completion. #WFUResearch #ProHumanitate

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🌎 Academic excellence at a global scale. Wake Forest ranks #4 nationally with 85.7% of undergrads studying abroad.

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Innovative thinking in action: Wake Forest economist Fred Chen is changing how the world approaches wildlife conservation. 🦏 #WFUResearch

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