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Here’s the truth. Honesty is getting harder.
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, explains why honesty is losing ground and why it matters. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DavkHfMRdlX/?igsh=MXV0dnI1NDlkcDk4OQ== Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/07/13/heres-the-truth-honesty-is-getting-harder
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The World Cup is here. Here’s how it can get kids moving.
With the “demonstration effect,” Wake Forest University’s Abbie Wrights sees an exciting opportunity for World Cup soccer players to influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZfX108O6YF/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/06/15/the-world-cup-is-here-heres-how-it-can-get-kids-moving
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Stop pursuing happiness. Build something stronger.
Christian Waugh, professor of psychology, studies how we regulate emotions. He says the pursuit of resilience—rather than happiness—provides a more sustainable framework for navigating life’s stressors. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAiqg7RJD_/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/05/06/stop-pursuing-happiness-build-something-stronger
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Why you should watch ‘Sinners’
Media Studies professor Phillip Cunningham, whose research focuses on African American representation in popular culture, shares why the movie landed 16 Oscar nominations and launched a new era for Black film. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DV1XWfMkTm1/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/03/13/why-you-should-watch-sinners
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People think knee pain is inevitable as they age. That may not be the case.
When Steve Messier started researching how to best treat pain caused by knee osteoarthritis, there was no cure for the debilitating condition. So the biomechanics expert and professor of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University wants to prevent it. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVrQvchEcG7/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/03/09/people-think-knee-pain-is-inevitable-as-they-age-that-may-not-be-the-case
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Belonging is key to a college degree
Psychology professor Shannon Brady’s research has identified multiple implications for college belonging, including how a student’s sense of belonging ultimately can predict graduation. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoPXDVEVs0/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/02/11/belonging-is-key-to-a-college-degree
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Tropical trees are fighting an uphill battle with climate change. And they’re losing.
William Farfan-Rios is trying to identify the trees that can survive a warming climate—and, ultimately, save one of the world’s largest carbon sinks from collapse in the Amazon-Andes forests. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS5XXjoEc7P/?hl=en Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2026/01/05/tropical-trees-are-fighting-an-uphill-battle-with-climate-change-and-theyre-losing
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Multi-agent AI could change everything – if researchers can figure out the risks
Sarra Alqahtani, an associate professor of computer science at Wake Forest University, studies multi-agent AI safety and agentic AI risks through the new field of multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL). Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSklWNvEb66/?hl=en Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2025/12/22/multi-agent-ai-could-change-everything-if-researchers-can-figure-out-the-risks
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Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The trick isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter.
Psychology professor E.J. Masicampo studies goals and self-regulation. His research shows making a specific plan can actually free up mental energy to accomplish goals. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIWoWmkfqN/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2025/12/11/thinking-of-making-new-years-resolutions-the-trick-isnt-trying-harder-its-planning-smarter
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Don’t call it exercise
Jason Fanning has spent a lot of time talking to older adults about leading healthy, active lifestyles. And he knows that the minute he utters the word “exercise,” he loses many of them. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRCslCykQF9/?hl=en Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2025/11/19/dont-call-it-exercise
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Charlotte, Raleigh both want a Major League Baseball franchise, but who’s ready for the big leagues?
Wake Forest economist Todd McFall breaks down which city might have the edge and why North Carolina could be closer than ever to joining the big leagues. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMoMLqEclO/ Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2025/10/24/charlotte-raleigh-both-want-a-major-league-baseball-franchise-but-whos-ready-for-the-big-leagues
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We’re putting weighted vests to the test
Health and exercise science researcher Kristen Beavers conducted one of the largest NIH-funded weighted vest studies, aiming to find safe methods for weight loss in older adults. Watch Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQCiSAikaHJ/?hl=en Read Q&A: https://news.wfu.edu/2025/10/20/were-putting-weighted-vests-to-the-test-heres-what-our-research-shows
Événements à venir
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Download for Donuts
Please join us for a Download for Donuts. Once you download the WakSafe app you will receive free donuts. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Pocket Change: A Story of Coins through Time
Coins like those in your pocket have helped shape empires for thousands of years. This exhibit showcases more than six dozen coins, focusing on East Asia and the Mediterranean, and spanning more than two millennia. Each …
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Prompt Engineering: Communicating with Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content (text, images, music and videos) based on existing data. A prompt is what guides the generation of this new content. Join us for this introducti…
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HRLD in Person: Strategic Thinking & Priority Management
This workshop is available to WFU Staff and Faculty; register via Workday. Are you trapped in the cycle of fire-fighting, leaving zero room for strategic vision? We can often let our strategic goals be buried beneath a m…
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Fall 2026 Involvement Fair
Come hear about our 150+ Registered Student Organizations, Student Initiatives, and our Greek Council organizations. The Fall 2026 Involvement Fair will be held August 27 from 3-6 p.m. on Poteat Field. We look forward to…
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Talks at the Tap - August Edition
Crafted for curious minds! Have a thirst for knowledge? Join us for Talks at the Tap. Listen, learn and socialize as Wake Forest professors and other experts speak on timely topics in the comfort of a local bar. This new…
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SELS Game at the Winston-Salem Dash
Join Sports and Entertainment Law Society at the Winston-Salem Dash! Buy Tickets Here! A portion of each ticket will go towards future SELS events.
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Executive Education Workshop - Authentic & Effective Leadership
This 1-day program will provide the participant with the foundation of authentic and effective leadership, while exploring who the leader is as a person. Fully understanding the factors driving behavior enhances leadersh…
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AI Café: in person
Join us for casual monthly meetups to share and discover artificial intelligence together in this new conversation series. Join colleagues to share ideas, seek advice, and explore the potential of AI together. Attendees …
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(Live via Zoom) Creating Presentations with Google Slides
Would you like to learn how to create a slideshow presentation with Google Slides? This class is for you! We'll discuss how to create a presentation, modify the theme, add slides, media, transitions, polls, and more! Joi…
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Creating Life-Changing Opportunities for Young Minds and Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
Professor Bilal R. Kaafarani of the Department of Chemistry at the American University of Beirut will present Transformative Education (TrEd), a program launched at AUB in 2011. TrEd places students at the center of thei…
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Law 2.0
2Ls are invited to join Wake Law for Law 2.0, a program designed to help plan your academic journey and legal career. Topics will include reflecting on your summer experience; preparing for licensure, including the MPRE,…
