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Announcements

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Upcoming events

• Sep 11
  9/11 Moments of Remembrance

  Hearn Plaza

  The Office of the Chaplain invites you to pause and remember the events of September 11, 2001, and their enduring impact. In partnership with University Carillonneur Anthony Tang, the carillon will toll at the following …

• Sep 11
  Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence

  Benson University Center, 410

  Formed in 2023, the Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence promotes collaboration among staff, faculty, and students to amplify our impact in ending interpersonal violence. The coalition is one of the eight collective …

• Sep 11
  Cross Country vs. Virginia Invitational (Women)

  Earlysville, Va., Earlysville, Va.

  Wake Forest Cross Country vs Virginia Invitational (Women) https://godeacs.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=14822&sport_id=2

• Sep 11
  Life after Death: Celebrating Day of the Dead

  Lam Museum of Anthropology

  Día de Muertos is a festive time when families remember their dead and honor the continuity of life. The celebration has roots in both ancient pre-Hispanic celebrations and medieval Spanish Catholic practices and has evo…

• Sep 11
  Pocket Change: A Story of Coins through Time

  Lam Museum of Anthropology

  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 …

• Sep 11
  Law 3.0

  University Activity Space

  3L's are invited to participate in Law 3.0, a program designed to help you make the most of your third and final year of law school. The program will provide guidance on maximizing the academic value of your 3L year, nav…

• Sep 11
  Field Hockey vs. VCU

  Kentner Stadium

  Wake Forest Field Hockey vs. VCU.

• Sep 11
  Girls Night Collab

  Angelou Residence Hall, Parlor

  Join us for a fun-filled girls’ night featuring creative activities, self-care, bracelet making, and a chance to reflect on the year ahead. Enjoy an ice cream bar while connecting with others and learning about each of t…

• Sep 11
  Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner and Services

  Chabad, Chabad

  Join Chabad for an epic brisket Rosh Hashana Brisket Dinner and Services! Celebrate Rosh Hashana in style. Text “brisket” to 336-717-0786 to RSVP

• Sep 11
  Women's Volleyball vs. East Carolina

  Reynolds Gymnasium

  Wake Forest Women's Volleyball vs. East Carolina.

• Sep 11
  Humans vs Zombies @ ZSR

  Z. Smith Reynolds Library

  Join us for another zombie apocalypse at ZSR Library! Humans vs Zombies, an action-packed role playing game of tag, has been a library tradition since 2010. For more information on this event and to see the official "rul…

• Sep 11
  Toy Story 5 Film Screening

  Manchester Plaza, Manchester Plaza

  Ready to kickstart a new semester off with food and entertainment? Well, come and enjoy the film screening of Toy Story 5 on Manchester Plaza and make sure to grab some friends while you're at it! Activities such as stuf…

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