IdeasCity comes to Winston-Salem
The initiative aims to better cities and advance social justice through art and culture (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest University)
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University engages in census process
The deadline to be registered for the decennial census is quickly approaching this month (Photo Credit: Aine Pierre/Old Gold & Black)
Trump rally ignores distancing guidelines
The university rented out the LJVM Coliseum parking lot to the Trump campaign for official event parking (Photo Credit: Riley Herriman)
New state restrictions bring more flexibility
Phase 2.5 of North Carolina’s COVID-19 restrictions will allow more indoors activities
Professor reflects on power of protests
Brittany Battle was arrested in Winston-Salem for peaceful protesting
NC State, UNC serve as warning signs
UNC and NC State serve as cautionary tales of the impacts of large social gatherings (Photo Credit: Flickr.com)
Winston-Salem, NC remain in Phase 2 of COVID-19 Restrictions
In Forsyth County, the decision to push back further reopening both allows for improving the public health infrastructure while posing problems for local businesses (Photo: Governor Roy Cooper pictured above)
Wake Forest Graduate Student Launches Fuel the Fight Winston-Salem
Sydney Poretsky and the Cavenaugh family started a fundraiser to provide meals for health care workers who are fighting on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19
Stay-At-Home Order Issued For Winston-Salem
Students are unable to return to campus to retrieve their belongings as Mayor issues stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19
Students Serve Winston-Salem Community As Virtual Tutors
Now, across the country, students are working to embrace the university’s motto of pro humanitate through the virtual world
University Cancels Classes In Response To Coronavirus
In response to the global coronavirus outbreak, Wake Forest announced in an email Wednesday evening that all courses will be moved to online instruction beginning March 23.
Sanders Holds Rally In Winston-Salem
The candidate spoke in hopes of garnering more support before the primary
Bloomberg Campaigns In Winston-Salem
To canvas support, Bloomberg addressed residents of Winston-Salem during a stop on his North Carolina campaign tour
Wake Forest Drops Its Name From Innovation Quarter
The renaming of the research park better reflects the diversity of companies and institutions
Medical Campus To Be Built In Charlotte
New campus arises through a partnership between the university and Atrium Health
Syrian Family Localizes Refugee Crisis
An examination of the life of Syrian refugees in Winston-Salem provides insight into broader aspects of the refugee crisis
Opioids’ Impact On Winston-Salem
Forsyth County and the rest of the United States are suffering from an ongoing opioid
WSSU Joins WFU Band For Halftime Show
The moment the second quarter buzzer hits zero at BB&T Field is typically when the
Racist Instagram Post Causes Outrage At Wake Forest And WSSU
“He wants to build a wall between Wake and Winston-Salem State. And he’ll make them
Downtown Confederate Statue Removed
After months of contention, the city of Winston-Salem removed the Confederate monument on March 12
Deans of Admissions Pictured Before Confederate Flag In 1980s
Last week, photographs of current university administrators in front of Confederate flags in old editions
Confederate Statue To Be Removed
On Sunday, preparations to remove the Confederate statue from its current location on the corner
University Sponsors Habitat For Humanity Home
Wake Forest University has been working closely with Habitat for Humanity for years, and many
WFU Purchases Church Property
The university has recently reached an agreement with Winston-Salem First to purchase the church’s property,
Angela Rye Honors MLK’s Legacy At Winston-Salem State
With the theme “On Common Ground: Embracing Our Voices” at the foundation of the event,