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A Message from Provost Gillespie
Provost Michele Gillespie announced today that she will step away from her Provost role and return to her role as the Presidential Endowed Professor in Southern History. Read her message to the campus community below, and read President Susan Wente’s message […]
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Composer Dan Locklair to be honored by radio station WDAV in Davidson, NC
Composer Dan Locklair, who will retire from full-time teaching after 43 years at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem on Monday, June 30, is being honored that day by radio station WDAV 89.9 FM in Davidson, NC, with broadcasts of many of his significant works. Locklair […]
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Jazz master Branford Marsalis named WFU’s ‘Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence’
Jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named Wake Forest University’s 2025 Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence. Marsalis, a globally celebrated artist known for his unparalleled contributions to jazz, classical music, film, and Broadway, will bring his vast experience and creative spirit to the Wake Forest campus. The
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Saying goodbye to WIN: Focusing on enhanced digital resources
Categories: University AnnouncementsSince its inception in 1998, WIN has played a crucial role as Wake Forest University’s central digital hub for connecting to essential resources. As campus has grown and needs have evolved, so have the platforms that provide technical support. Workday Student, Canvas, Google Workspace and […]
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Congratulations to Wake Forest’s 2024-25 retirees
The end of the semester brings many reasons to celebrate, including the annual Retiree Luncheon, a cherished tradition to honor faculty and staff members retiring from the University. This year, the event was held on May 14 in partnership with Human Resources, the Office of […]
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New to leadership? There’s support for that.
A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team The biggest psychological and emotional shift any of us make in our professional lives is the one from being an individual contributor who does great work, to a leader who must manage, direct, and lead others. And when […]
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Sylvia Green ranked 10th among ‘Top Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2025’
Categories: Awards & RecognitionChief Marketing Officer for the Wake Forest University School of Business, Sylvia Green has earned the No. 10 spot on Women We Admire’s “Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2025” list. The annual ranking honors standout C-suite leaders who play a vital role in […]
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Update on Campus Memorial Project: June 2025
Categories: University AnnouncementsA message from Provost and Presidential Endowed Chair of Southern History Michele Gillespie and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Professor of Counseling José Villalba Dear Members of the Wake Forest Community: In late April 2025, the Administration Committee of the Board of Trustees reached […]
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Chaplain’s Emergency Fund
As you consider opportunities to give, the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund supports Wake Forest community members experiencing financial hardship.