News for the Wake Forest community
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Alumni Hall renovations advance as part of Wake Forest’s Near-Term Space Plan
Alumni Hall Update As part of Wake Forest’s Near-Term Central Campus Space Plan and continued capital investments in academic and student support spaces, renovations to Alumni Hall are well underway. This project will transform the former administrative building into a dynamic academic hub for […]
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What you need to know: Project Pumpkin
Highlights and details for faculty and staff Project Pumpkin is one of the largest and most beloved annual traditions that brings the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community together, with all proceeds directly supporting Wake Forest University Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School. With a Boardwalk […]
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Bookstore and Deacon Shop Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
Categories: University AnnouncementsFaculty and staff are invited to join the Bookstore and Deacon Shop for a special Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Enjoy exclusive savings and fun all day long—including 25% off drinkware and a free lunch tote with any purchase of $75 or more. Stop […]
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Faculty and staff proposals funded, September 2025
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in September 2025.
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Health & Exercise Science Department’s HELPS program celebrates milestone
For 50 years and counting, a program founded at Wake Forest University has helped thousands of people live longer, healthier lives. Among them is Tom Mullen, the dean of the college from 1968 to 1995, who along with his wife, Ruth, works out three times […]
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Professor Kristen Beavers puts weighted vests to the test
Categories: Research & DiscoveryNearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone mass and lean muscle. Now, in 2025, she routinely gets requests from national media, […]
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AI Café in person: Fostering community and curiosity
The AI Café series, hosted by Information Systems, offers a welcoming, cross-disciplinary forum for faculty and staff to exchange ideas, seek advice, and explore the potential of artificial intelligence. These monthly sessions ensure that our campus approach to emerging technology is informed by shared […]
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Parking availability: Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Friday, October 17- Sunday, October 26, 2025 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Friday, October 24, 2025 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Contact Transportation and Parking Services with any questions at 336.758.PARKor parking@wfu.edu.
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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.