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Updated holiday guidelines include two-week winter break
Categories: University AnnouncementsWith 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 […]
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Important changes from WFU Payment Services
Categories: University AnnouncementsPayment 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 […]
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Academic freedom & freedom of expression
Categories: University AnnouncementsIn 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 […]
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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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Student Trustee Selection Committee seeks applicants
Categories: Campus LifeThe Wake Forest University Student Trustee Selection Committee is seeking applicants and nominations for the Student Trustee position on the 2025 – 2026 Board of Trustees. The Student Trustee position is open to all rising, full-time junior and senior students (i.e., current sophomores and […]
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Joanna Ruocco’s award-winning novel, ‘A Shore Thing,’ is a collaboration with history professor Mir Yarfitz
Categories: Arts & CultureCreative writing and English professor Joanna Ruocco’s most recent historical romance novel, “A Shore Thing,” – a queer and trans love story – was named a “Best Romance of the Year” by The New York Times and Parade and is listed as one of NPR’s […]
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Victor Pauca, the inspiration behind Verbal Victor app, passes away
Categories: University AnnouncementsVictor Pauca, son of computer science professor Paúl Pauca and his wife, Theresa Pauca, passed away on Dec. 13 from complications from pneumonia. He was 19. Victor was well-known among Wake Forest faculty, staff and students. Many met and worked with him on projects related […]
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Lauren Pressley named next Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Categories: University AnnouncementsFollowing a national search, Wake Forest University has named Lauren Pressley as the next Dean of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, effective July 1, 2025. “Lauren Pressley’s return to Wake Forest as the next Dean of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is an exciting moment […]
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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.