Forty-six years after his assassination, items related to President John F. Kennedy still fascinate the public. Kennedy “was kind of a saint and these are his relics,” author and Professor of Art David Lubin says in USA Today.

Dean of Business Steve Reinemund talks about the economy, the need to educate students about the “ethical foundation” for capitalism, and other topics in an interview with CNBC.

The David Letterman scandal blew over quickly, writes Professor of Marketing Michelle Roehm, because he announced his indiscretions on his own terms and used his medium – television – and his “core business” – humor – to control the message.

Wake Forest’s graduate business programs already reach out to veterans through scholarships and deferment flexibility. Now, the University is taking another step through the “Yellow Ribbon” program.

Since 1834, Wake Forest has opened its doors to students, faculty and visitors from all walks of life. The students who enter the campus leave as believers in Wake Forest, filled with fond memories and well prepared to lead examined and purposeful lives.

You are invited to come back to campus Oct. 9-10 during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, celebrating the 175th anniversary of Wake Forest. Welook forward to hosting reunion classes (ending in 4s and 9s) and all other Demon Deacon alumni for this memorable weekend.

Linda Smith Bamber (‘75), professor of accountancy at the University of Georgia, was awarded the Outstanding Accounting Educator of the Year Award at the American Accounting Association’s annual conference in New York.  She commented that the university where she teaches has the second-highest pass rate on the CPA exam after her alma mater, Wake Forest.

Students from Wake Forest University and Colgate University are traveling in the deep south for a 3-week exploration of the repercussions of slavery and Jim Crow laws. The trip is the culmination of a course, Social Stratification in the Deep South, taught by Wake Forest’s Angela Hattery and Earl Smith, who have been visiting professors of sociology at Colgate for the 2008-09 academic year.

The students are documenting their trip with a Social Stratification in the Deep South fan page on Facebook. Their Tweets and photos are in the left-hand column of the page. So far, they have over 90 fans following their journey. If you have a Facebook page, become a fan and you’ll receive their posts on your News Feed.