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Graduate School Hosts Leadership and Character Development Community Event

On April 29th, 2023, the Graduate School hosted a remarkable community event focused on leadership development and character building. The panel discussion, which took place at the Graduate School Brookstown campus, was skillfully facilitated by Dr. Chaowei Zhu, the Assistant Dean for Global Initiatives. Joining […]


Dr. Anna Taylor – 2023 Hooding Speaker

Dr. Anna Taylor is the Director of the Office of Research Operations and Analysis at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, where she leads efforts to innovate and coordinate the business operations of the Institute’s Extramural Divisions in support of the Institute’s […]


Free Talk on “Stereotype Threat and Identity Threat” to be held October 27

Stanford University Professor Claude Steele will give a free talk on Stereotype Threat and Identity Threat: the Science of a Diverse Community on Thursday, October 27th at 7pm in the Broyhill Auditorium (Farrell Hall). The event is scheduled to last 90 minutes and is open to the entire Wake Forest […]


Where mathematics and a social perspective meet data

by Kim McGrath  |   mcgratka@wfu.edu  |   336.758.3209 Community structure, including relationships between and within groups, is foundational to our understanding of the world around us. New research by mathematics and statistics professor Kenneth Berenhaut, along with former postdoctoral fellow Katherine Moore and […]


Dr. Nikolai Vitti – 2022 Hooding Speaker

Dr. Nikolai Vitti will be the Hooding Speaker for the 2022 Graduate School Ceremony on May 14th. Dr. Vitti was appointed as Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) on May 23, 2017 on a five-year contract. On December 8, 2021, the School Board […]


WFU Hosts 9th APFTIS

On March 25 and 26, 2022, Wake Forest University had the honor of hosting the 9th Asian-Pacific Forum on Translation and Intercultural Studies (APFTIS). The forum was held virtually, with over 300 participants joining in from across the globe. This year’s conference centered on Translating, […]


Physics Doctoral Student Yan Li Defends Dissertation

Yan Li defended her PhD dissertation “First-Principles Investigations of Electrolytes Materials in All-Solid-State Batteries” on October 21st. Solid electrolytes have attracted significant interest due to the emerging interest in developing all-solid-state batteries. This has the potential for superior safety, high energy density, and long lifespan. […]


What is GRD 717: Career Planning for Graduate Students?

Have you been looking for answers to your career questions? Been wondering how to effectively search for job? This course can help you engage in your job search and prepare the materials you’ll need to apply anyway! If you’re a full time student – this […]


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