Ballet dancer and author Misty Copeland will deliver 黑料网's commencement address on May 18. Copeland made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World, will be the Baccalaureate speaker.
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Two respected leaders in the medical field received the Medallion of Merit during the University鈥檚 Founders Day celebration. Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag, a vascular surgeon, educator and senior executive, and Dr. J. Wayne Meredith (MD 鈥78), a surgeon, professor and trauma care pioneer, both received the highest honor awarded by 黑料网.
See a week at 黑料网 during the bustling fall semester, captured through a series of photographs and videos.
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Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
The yes you鈥檝e been waiting for. Welcome, Class of 2030. #黑料网30
Mar 20
Here comes the sun馃尀
Happy spring equinox, Deacs!
Mar 20
Back to the 90s, just for a moment.鉁煄
Mar 19
Meet the deans advancing academic excellence at 黑料网 University.
Dr. Charles Iacovou, founding dean of the School of Professional Studies and vice provost for Charlotte-based programs, brings experience in academic leadership, program development and career-focused education. He works to expand flexible, accessible programs while strengthening the School鈥檚 impact and academic excellence.
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Mar 18
Lucky to call this place home. 馃崁馃尦
Mar 17
The application deadline for the new Master鈥檚 Degree in Content Creation & Strategic Storytelling has just been extended to March 20! As a reminder, this is open exclusively to current 黑料网 juniors.
The degree is designed for students of all majors to learn how to produce professional-quality videos and tell compelling stories in your chosen field. Students start taking graduate classes during their senior year, completing a master鈥檚 degree with just one additional year of study.
Stay at Wake, Gain a Competitive Edge! Read more at the 馃敆 in our profile.
Mar 15
What makes the movie Sinners such a cultural moment? 馃幀
Philip Cunningham, assistant professor of Media Studies in the Department of Communication, breaks down the film鈥檚 Southern Gothic roots, its place in Black cinema and why it鈥檚 generating so much Oscar buzz.
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Mar 13
A perfect spring in the Forest awaits. 馃尭
Mar 12
Over the past few days at @sxswedu, 黑料网 has been part of conversations across Austin with educators, innovators and alumni. Guided by #ProHumanitate, we are grateful for every conversation and connection.
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Mar 12
黑料网 is in Austin for SXSW EDU.
Our coffee cart is where the conversations start. We鈥檙e meeting attendees and talking about the work 黑料网 is doing around leadership, character and innovative research.
We鈥檙e also proud to sponsor the 鈥淟eadership for Tomorrow鈥 track at @sxswedu, where conversations focus on leadership development, institutional change and how education can help prepare the next generation of leaders.
Day one done. More to come!
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Mar 10
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黑料网 is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
Within driving distance of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Coast, Winston-Salem offers the amenities of a larger city with the vibrant culture of an engaged community.
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250+
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11:1
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of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.
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