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Staff member Kyle Buchanan has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsKyle Buchanan passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Kyle was a security guard at Graylyn and served the University for six years. “Kyle was a valued member of our team, known for his dedication, reliability, and quiet strength during the overnight hours when most of us […]
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Curious about The Barn at Reynolda Village?
Categories: Happening at WakeCome to the Deacon Drop In on Tuesday, August 26th from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a brief tour and learn more about rental options for meetings, retreats, and special events. All WFU departments receive a 20% discount on weekday rentals at The Barn […]
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Former staff member Ross Griffith has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe University recently learned that former staff member Ross Griffith passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Ross served Wake Forest for 47 years, retiring in 2014 as director of institutional research. Throughout his time with the University, Ross held various roles, including in admissions […]
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Stormwater pond maintenance underway
Categories: UncategorizedThe Stormwater Pond at the corner of Faculty Drive and McPherson Road will be cleaned out. This work will take place starting July 17th with some preliminary work starting on July 16. Estimated duration is a maximum of two weeks. One lane of McPherson will […]
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School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class of the Charlotte campus
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest University School of Medicine is welcoming the Class of 2029 to its two campuses, including the inaugural class of four-year medical students to its new Charlotte campus at The Pearl innovation district. Previously the largest U.S. city without a four-year medical school, […]
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President Wente announces promotion of Dr. Ashleigh Brock
Categories: UncategorizedPresident Susan R. Wente has promoted Dr. Ashleigh Brock to Vice President and Chief of Staff, effective July 1. “Dr. Brock has worked collaboratively with colleagues across the University and has been a reliable thought partner on institutional initiatives since she arrived at Wake Forest […]
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International travel forms process
Categories: UncategorizedThis message is shared on behalf of Global Wake Forest. As the long days of summer arrive, Global Wake Forest kindly requests that you set a reminder to circle back to this important information regarding the International Travel Forms process when preparing for the fall semester. Additionally, […]
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Business professor’s 1998 study redefined conservation strategies, earns top award
Jeff Camm, Inmar Presidential Chair in Analytics, has received a top award for research that reshaped strategies used in environmental economics and conservation science. Published over 25 years ago in Science, “Species Distributions, Land Values, and Efficient Conservation” remains one of the most highly cited papers in the […]
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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.