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Staff member Rick Davis has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsRick Davis passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Rick served as supervisor of custodial services with Facilities and dedicated 13 years of service to the University. “Rick was a true leader and a hard worker who was dedicated to the well-being of his colleagues […]
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Wake Up to possibility
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest launches first-ever University-level marketing campaign to amplify academic reputation Wake Forest is launching a bold new chapter in its story of academic excellence with the introduction of The Wake Up Campaign. This campaign marks the University’s first enterprise-wide marketing effort designed to make […]
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Special Collections & Archives brings together classic literature and Halloween fun with “A Gothic Romance Event”
Categories: Happening at WakeContinuing spooky season on campus and only two days after the success of Project Pumpkin, “A Gothic Romance Event” is taking place Thursday, Oct. 30, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in ZSR’s Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) reading room. Costumes are encouraged, […]
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Former faculty member Phyllis Trible has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe University recently learned that Phyllis Trible passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Phyllis served the University in several roles throughout her lifetime, teaching in both the Department of Religion and the School of Divinity. She was a founding faculty member and associate dean […]
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Project Pumpkin brings joy despite the rain: Faculty and staff join in the fun

The rain didn’t dampen the spirit of this beloved Wake Forest tradition. Hundreds of children from the community came to campus for a festive afternoon of games, treats, and Halloween fun. Project Pumpkin is a student-run event, with faculty and staff joining in by hosting […]
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Former staff member Lillian Shelton has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe University recently learned that Lillian Shelton (MALS ’06) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Lillian served as the longtime director of the Secrest Artists Series, retiring in 2013 after nearly 28 years with the University. Her dedication and passion for the arts helped […]
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Fifth Annual Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe WFU Technology Accessibility Team and the Accessible Content Working Group are sponsoring the fifth annual Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition. This initiative supports the mission of making campus websites and digital content more inclusive by eliminating inaccessible portable document format (PDF) files. This year, a […]
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Cybersecurity training reminder

A friendly reminder that the Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month Training is currently available and is a required task for all faculty and staff. If you have not finished the module, please access the KnowBe4 portal using the link from the […]


