President Susan R. Wente to step down in June

Dr. Susan R. Wente announced today that she will step down as Wake Forest University’s president on June 30, 2026. She has served as Wake Forest’s 14th president and a Distinguished University Professor of Biology and Biochemistry since July 2021. 

“With a sense of gratitude and optimism, I write today to share a personal decision,” Wente wrote in a message to the community. “After considerable reflection, I have decided to conclude my presidency on June 30, 2026, at the end of my fifth year.”

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