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2025 ‘Building the Dream’ award winners making a difference

Chase Clark (‘26) a double major in African American Studies and Communications and Community Director, Residence Life and Housing Leighann Brooks have been named Wake Forest University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. “Building the Dream” award winners.  Clark was recognized for “working tirelessly, professionally and […]

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Help your job feel new to you in the new year

A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team In January, marketing campaigns often promote the aspirational message of “new year, new you.” But for many returning to work after the holidays, the reality of resuming familiar workplace routines contrasts with the feeling of renewal. […]


Updated holiday guidelines include two-week winter break

With the support of Wake Forest President Susan Wente and Executive Vice President Jackie Travisano, the University will be implementing updated holiday guidelines for the Reynolda campus, including a two-week winter break.  “Even with a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, it is essential to […]


Important changes from WFU Payment Services

Payment Services has announced important changes to the following policies and procedures, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Faculty, staff and students who expend University funds are encouraged to review these updated policies, procedures and manuals. Key changes include shorter documentation deadlines for expense transactions, a new […]


Academic freedom & freedom of expression

In spring 2023, President Wente and the Board of Trustees initiated a process to craft a clear, positive University-wide statement about freedom of expression and academic freedom. The new statement is intended to embrace the whole campus community as a commitment to free expression in a […]


Belonging and Inclusion Leadership Summit

The Belonging and Inclusion Leadership Summit at Wake Forest University will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Farrell Hall. The event will bring together professionals from higher education, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors to explore strategies for fostering […]


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