Peter Rodriguez named 15th president of Wake Forest University
The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business.
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Faculty and staff proposals funded, February-April 2026
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded through February 2026…
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Building dreams: Join the SAC Pro Humanitate project
This message is shared on behalf of SAC. This June, the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) invites the…
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Amanda Vincent receives distinguished book award
French Studies Associate Professor Amanda Vincent was recently awarded the 2026 Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award by…
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Peter Rodriguez named 15th president of Wake Forest University
The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the…
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Surplus reopens May 22 with extended hours
Wake Forest Surplus will reopen on Thursday, May 22, following a temporary closure during Commencement and campus move-out activities. Surplus will offer extended hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on…
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McPherson Road and nearby areas to close for summer infrastructure project
McPherson Road and several nearby parking and pedestrian areas will undergo temporary closures this summer as part of a hardscape improvement project led by Facilities, Real Estate and Planning. Beginning Tuesday,…
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Parking availability: Retiree Luncheon
The University will be hosting the Retiree Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Parking may be limited in preparation. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Questions? Call 336.758.PARK
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Canvas cybersecurity incident
Canvas, Wake Forest’s cloud-based learning management system, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident. Instructure, the company that operates Canvas, has informed school systems and higher education institutions across the country, including Wake…