News from the iQ

In the nearly five years since I came to Winston-Salem, there is little doubt that I have uttered the word “innovation” more than any other word in the English language. I can hardly escape it. It even appears twice in my dual title—president of Wake…

They come in the form of yogis, with mats in tow and fresh-pressed juices in hand. Some wear backpacks, some suits, others lab coats, all lined up in the food truck court during lunch hour. Sometimes they’re dancers, musicians, artists and the crowds who gather to…

Albert Hall contains a confluence of surprising occupants. The red-brick building with neat rows of windows across each floor was originally one of several downtown Winston-Salem factories erected by R.J. Reynolds to meet surging demand for Prince Albert tobacco and Camel cigarettes. And when R.J.…

One of the great experiences of the human condition is the opportunity to see a vision come to fruition. Often we dream about things that could be, but it is difficult to match the exhilaration that comes from watching what was once the hope for…

1835: Wires of all kinds are strewn about his New York studio. The renowned American artist Samuel F. B. Morse has cannibalized the canvas stretcher he used for his paintings to use the pieces for his machine. Seeing this, Morse’s students at New York University…

A good story is one worth telling again. In 2016, a lot happened in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter—new tenants, renovated buildings, innovative programs. Each change helped shape the community in and around the innovation district. As a new year begins, let’s take a look at…

Exciting changes are popping up in downtown Winston-Salem. Wake Forest Innovation Quarter is proud to call downtown home and participate in the vibrant community growing here. Developments happening downtown—whether big or small—are successes worth celebrating. Here are some of the recent changes and additions to…