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Dr. Julie Freischlag to retire at the end of 2025

President Susan R. Wente shared a message with the campus community announcing that Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will retire at the end of 2025 as CEO and chief academic officer of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, chief academic officer and executive vice president of Advocate […]


Wake Forest launches Charlotte Academic Planning Committee

Building on Wake Forest’s longstanding presence and strategic initiatives in Charlotte, the University has launched the Charlotte Academic Planning Committee to develop a plan for new academic programs in the region. This effort aligns with Wake Forest’s strategic framework and its commitment to strengthening community […]


Update from WFU Office of Government Affairs

The following update is provided by Julia Jackson-Newsom, Associate Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs. Transitions in federal administration at the executive and legislative branches typically result in a spectrum of regulatory and legislative changes. The breadth of and speed with which administrative changes […]


The WakeUnited Campaign is Here!

This message sent on behalf of Provost Michele Gillespie and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jacqueline A. Travisano. Dear faculty and staff colleagues, We are excited to announce the kickoff of our annual WakeUnited Campaign!  WakeUnited supports the United Way of Forsyth […]


October 7 community update

This message was sent by President Susan R. Wente and Provost Michele Gillespie.Dear members of the Wake Forest community:  We write to update you on several events planned for Monday, October 7.  We recognize that this date is significant for many reasons and to many […]


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