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Learn more about the role of Institutional Research at Wake Forest University, the upcoming SACS reaffirmation site visit, and the work of Assistant Provost for Institutional Research Phil Handwerk.


  • Update on the Department of Education’s proposed Title IX regulations at WFU

    Update: On January 9, 2025, a federal judge struck down the 2024 Title IX regulations in their entirety. Unlike the previous injunction, this ruling applies nationwide and has effectively restored the…

  • University policy update

    On May 21, the University issued interim guidance regarding campus demonstrations and chalking and committed to issuing a permanent policy by August 1. The Policy on Demonstrations, Chalking, and Posting was…

  • Former head custodian, Lorraine Gentry, has died

    Retired head custodian Lorraine Gentry passed away on Saturday, July 6. Gentry served in the University’s Building Services department for 30 years. We extend our condolences to Gentry’s family and friends…

  • Unlocking potential with the gift of feedback

    A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) When we receive gifts, many of us are told to say “thank you” and graciously accept them even when we don’t…

  • ‘Healthy Weight for You’ fall 2024 program

    Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2024 fall semester “HWFU” program.  Healthy Weight for You is a 6-month program offered to full-time, permanent…