The German Men's National Soccer Team has chosen Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University, and The Graylyn Estate as their training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the region's growing reputation for hosting international events and showcasing local facilities and hospitality.
The German Men's National Soccer Team has chosen Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as its training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate for facilities and accommodations, highlighting the region's growing reputation for hosting international events.
Wake Forest University professor, Laura Mullen, resigned from her position after facing backlash for a tweet in which she expressed temptation to shoot dance parties like the one Hamas committed in Israel. Mullen claimed that her employer threw her to the wolves and felt let down by the university. This incident is part of a larger trend of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses, with professors and students facing consequences for their social media posts. In a separate incident, a trainee doctor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine faced criticism for implying deliberate harm to a patient on social media. The school defended the trainee doctor, stating that her claims did not reflect the incident and that she had followed guidelines correctly. Another controversy involved a tenured English professor who was placed on leave after posting explicit photos of himself online.
Wake Forest University professor, Dr. Laura Mullen, has resigned after posting on social media expressing empathy with Hamas terrorists who attacked a music festival in Israel. Mullen's post, which has since been deleted, stated that she could be tempted to "shoot up" a dance party in response to the mistreatment of her family and the confinement of Palestinians. The university initially defended Mullen's right to freedom of expression but later faced criticism for their handling of the situation. Similar controversial statements have been made by professors at other universities, sparking debates about the Israel-Hamas conflict on college campuses.