A snobby ivory tower?

A look at the university through the eyes of Winston-Salem

Area residents call university both beneficial and elitist

Some say the university's location, out of walking distance from commercial zones, helps to isolate it from the community. While many say gates are needed for security reasons, there is some concern that they would cut the campus off further from Winston-Salem residents and engender feelings of resentment.

Kristin Thompson

The universitiy's involvement in local economic development runs deep. When RJR Nabisco moved out of its world headquarters on Reynolds Boulevard, it donated the property to the university, which now leases it to PepsiCo. The university also owns many office buildings on Reynolda Road.

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