Southern Living magazine has named Winston-Salem one of the South’s Best College Towns in 2022. With a total enrollment of about 29,000 students and 67% growth rate in the number of annual graduates since 2002, Winston-Salem has a wealth of talent. Trends show growth in Forsyth County’s most popular degree clusters including healthcare, business, liberal… Read More »
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Winston-Salem Named One of the South’s Best College Towns
Physics Professor Brings First NSF Special Creativity Award to WFU
A team of researchers at Wake Forest University, the University of Kentucky and Princeton University have received a National Science Foundation Special Creativity extension for their current grant. This award allows the group to take on high-risk, high-reward opportunities in electronic materials. Physics professor Oana Jurchescu leads the Wake Forest effort. Only a very small number of… Read More »
Founders Forum Connects the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is announcing a new event series that celebrates and educates the entrepreneurial ecosystem, bringing founders and collaborators together to create new connections that drive innovative ideas forward. The Founders Forum will feature a founder’s keynote, startup spotlight, and more during a series of events throughout the year. The Founders Forum is presented… Read More »
Forsyth Tech Receives Funds from BioMADE to Help Accelerate Bioindustrial Manufacturing in the United States
Forsyth Tech, along with partners at UNC Greensboro, Genome Insights and the Veteran’s Farm of NC and the NC Farmer Veteran Community are one of sixteen member teams to receive funding to accelerate bioindustrial manufacturing in the United States. Bioindustrial manufacturing uses living organisms such as bacteria, yeast, and algae, to make new products or… Read More »
Forsyth Tech President Wins Paragon Award from Phi Theta Kappa
The Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society has awarded Dr. Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Tech, with the Paragon President Award. The award recognizes college presidents for outstanding support of student success. Only 20 are awarded each year out of 426 eligible candidates. The award has been granted to Dr. Spriggs for her work… Read More »
Greater Winston-Salem: Industry & Community Insights
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. is excited to announce the 2022 publication: Greater Winston-Salem: Industry & Community Insights. This print and digital publication serves as a primary tool for industry and talent attraction. Join us in spreading the word about the many benefits of living and doing business in Winston-Salem! The magazine encourages business investment, talent recruitment… Read More »