Faculty and staff proposals funded, February-April 2026
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded through February 2026 and April 2026.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
Amanda Vincent receives distinguished book award
French Studies Associate Professor Amanda Vincent was recently awarded the 2026 Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award by the Society of Architectural Historians for her book, “Constructing Gardens, Cultivating the City: Paris’ New Parks, 1977-1995.” The Award recognizes the most distinguished works of scholarship in the history […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
Publication Q&A with Derek Lee: Parascientific Revolutions
Derek Lee, Assistant Professor of Literature, published his book Parascientific Revolutions: The Science and Culture of the Paranormal with University of Minnesota Press in August 2025. Inspired by his mother’s ghost stories and his own background in biochemistry, Dr. Lee invites readers to examine how […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Publication Q&A with Melissa Maffeo: Science of the Supernatural
Melissa Maffeo, associate teaching professor of Psychology, spoke with the Dean’s Office about her new book, Science of the Supernatural, published with Cambridge University Press. In it, Maffeo blends research and storytelling to explore eerie phenomena through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. Diving into […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Publication Q&A with Jefferson Holdridge: The Bonds of Nest and Urn
Jefferson Holdridge, professor of English and director of Wake Forest University Press, recently published his volume of poetry The Bonds of Nest and Urn with Resource Publications. Drawing on inspiration from the natural world, personal experience, classical literature, visual art, and time spent in Ireland […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Creativity and discovery at the AI Café: May zoom session
Join faculty and staff on Friday, May 22, to explore how AI is reshaping the university landscape. Whether you’re a tech expert or just curious, this casual forum is the perfect place to share ideas, seek advice, and discover new efficiencies across campus.
Categories: Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery
Wake Forest receives $5 million to expand the role of character-based leadership in legal education
The Wake Forest University School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character have announced a new $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education on campus and beyond. The grant, “Leadership and Character in […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Leadership & Character, Research & Discovery
May 1 Teacher-Scholar Forum to explore experiential learning
The second annual Teacher-Scholar Forum will be held on Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Farrell Hall. The event brings together the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT), the Office of the Provost, and the leadership of Wake Forest’s new experiential […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery
Chemistry professor Bruce King honored as AAAS Fellow
Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry Bruce King was recently named as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. Being selected as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor that recognizes long-time members whose work inspires and celebrates scientific excellence. Since joining […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
New lecture series honors the work of Professor Emeritus W. Jack Rejeski
The W. Jack Rejeski Distinguished Lecture Series was recently established to honor the extraordinary career and lasting impact of W. Jack Rejeski, professor emeritus in Health and Exercise Science. Over an impressive 46-year career, Rejeski built a legacy as an outstanding […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery