Wake Forest University

The iconic copper coin has its fans. But one person cheering its demise is Robert Whaples, a professor of economics at Wake Forest University. He’s advocated for ditching the penny for decades.

Civil rights activist Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. coined the term “environmental racism” while participating in a historic North Carolina protest that birthed a movement.

The Wake Forest University Symphony Orchestra is performing music from "Starfield" and "Fallout" on Friday evening alongside composer Inon Zur.

April is National Poetry Month, and Wake Forest University is paying homage to one of its most renowned literary leaders, Maya Angelou.

The Tourette Association of America has recognized the Wake Forest University School of Medicine as a "Center of Excellence" for its research and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and other similar tic disorders.

Winston-Salem TEACH is a partnership between Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College working to create a pipeline of quality teachers for local high-need public schools. The bulk of their funding comes from a U.S. Department of Education grant that was canceled last week.