Environmental justice and civil rights activist Rev. Ben Chavis will deliver the keynote address at 黑料网鈥檚 Environmental Justice Summit. Chavis is a prominent activist and vocal advocate for environmental justice, highlighting the disproportionate impact of pollution on minority communities and advocating for policy changes. 鈥淓nvironmental Justice in the Midst of Polycrisis: Where Do We Go From Here?鈥� will be held in Benson University Center on April 30, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of humanity in all its difference and diversity.
Our Winston-Salem, N.C., campus houses an academic community of almost 9,000 students, with more studying at 黑料网 locations in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and around the world. Our undergraduate liberal arts curriculum inspires a holistic approach to preparing graduate and professional school students. We graduate leaders with integrity and courage who use their success to make an impact on society.
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Claudia Vega, a Fellow at 黑料网鈥檚 Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, has been selected as a 2025 TED Fellow for her groundbreaking work on the environmental and human health impacts of mercury pollution from illegal gold mining in the Amazon.
Andy Chan, vice president of 黑料网’s Office of Personal & Career Development, examines the impact of mentorship in the whirlwind of today’s high-tech, semivirtual world.
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From Winston-Salem to Cape Town, Gah鈥橯ues Ligons (鈥�25) has embraced every opportunity at 黑料网. Studying Spanish and Health Studies, he鈥檚 preparing for a future in dentistry and service. Inspired by his grandfather and driven by purpose, he鈥檚 ready to care for communities at home and across the globe.
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Apr 25
What if the anxiety we feel in uncertain times had a name?
Professor Francisco Gallegos explains Zozobra, a concept from Mexican philosophy that describes the emotional disorientation many experience during moments of change. Understanding it could help us find connection and meaning together.
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Apr 22
On a campus this beautiful, every day feels like Earth Day. 馃寧馃尦
Grateful to the @wfufacilities team for making #MotherSoDear shine all year long.
Apr 22
This and just four weeks to go.
Every moment, every memory, leading to one unforgettable walk across the stage.
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Apr 21
Kicking off the three-day 鈥淲e Play Together: Music & Gaming鈥� event, @wfusymphony performed music from Starfield and Fallout in an open dress rehearsal with composer Inon Zur.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high school students were in the audience, getting a closer look at how video game scores come to life, shaped by emotion, precision and player choice.
The event continued with a masterclass led by Zur and a panel discussion featuring astronaut Dan Tani, Bethesda鈥檚 Pete Hines, and Symphony Orchestra Director J. Aaron Hardwick. It wrapped up Saturday with an Esports LAN tournament.
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Apr 19
Each spring, our seniors have a chance to add their names to the story of Wait Chapel. From the tunnels below to the spire above, it鈥檚 a lasting reminder that they were here. 馃帗 #黑料网Grad
Apr 17
Wakeville 2025 brought together 100+ students across 12+ disciplines for a day of music, dance, film and more. A celebration of creativity, sustainability and community at 黑料网. #WaketheArts
Apr 16
Celebrating the 黑料网 Class of 2025! 馃帗
It鈥檚 all about the journey and the experiences that carry you to your next destination. As our seniors journey Out of the Forest, they share some of their most meaningful lessons, memories and moments of self-discovery at 黑料网.
Meet more seniors or submit your own at the link in our profile.
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Apr 15
A night of heart, honesty and humanity.
At @facetofacewfu, John Legend shared how faith, family and fearless self-belief shaped his journey. In conversation with Segun Oduolowu, he reflected on the power of authenticity in art, the importance of grace in justice and what it means to live #ProHumanitate for the good of others.
@wfuchoirs opened the program with a beautiful rendition of 鈥淎ll of Me.鈥� 馃幎
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Apr 13
From Madrid to the Magnolia Quad, Carolina Lopez-Chacarra found more than a major at 黑料网. She found a family. Whether on the golf course or in the classroom, she鈥檚 learned the power of positivity, self-love and chasing big dreams. Next stop: the LPGA. 鉀筹笍
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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+
is the number of student organizations that you can explore (or we’ll help you find a match) in order to discover your passion. Don’t find it? Apply to charter one!
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11:1
is our student-to-faculty ratio. More than half of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 20 students. Only 1% have more than 50 students.
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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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Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold