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Joanna Ruocco’s award-winning novel, ‘A Shore Thing,’ is a collaboration with history professor Mir Yarfitz
Categories: Arts & CultureCreative writing and English professor Joanna Ruocco’s most recent historical romance novel, “A Shore Thing,” – a queer and trans love story – was named a “Best Romance of the Year” by The New York Times and Parade and is listed as one of NPR’s […]
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Victor Pauca, the inspiration behind Verbal Victor app, passes away
Categories: University AnnouncementsVictor Pauca, son of computer science professor Paúl Pauca and his wife, Theresa Pauca, passed away on Dec. 13 from complications from pneumonia. He was 19. Victor was well-known among Wake Forest faculty, staff and students. Many met and worked with him on projects related […]
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Lauren Pressley named next Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Categories: University AnnouncementsFollowing a national search, Wake Forest University has named Lauren Pressley as the next Dean of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, effective July 1, 2025. “Lauren Pressley’s return to Wake Forest as the next Dean of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library is an exciting moment […]
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Melissa Clodfelter named Elon University’s Chief Human Resources Officer
Categories: University AnnouncementsMelissa Clodfelter, assistant vice president of faculty and staff experience, has accepted the position of Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Office at Elon University. She will join Elon at the end of February. Clodfelter has served the campus community in a variety of […]
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Craig Slaughter named executive director of financial aid
Categories: Enrollment & Financial AidWake Forest has named Craig Slaughter executive director of financial aid. Slaughter, who has served as the associate vice president for enrollment and director of financial aid at Kenyon College since 2017, will provide comprehensive leadership of Wake Forest’s financial aid program. He will begin January […]
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New ‘HELPS’ heart health program
Categories: WellbeingWake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Spring semester’s new “Heart Health” program. The Heart Health Program (HHP) is a 12-week program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed […]
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SACSCOC and faculty rosters
Categories: University AnnouncementsAs part of our 2026 SACSCOC reaffirmation of accreditation report, the University must demonstrate that all courses in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms are taught by qualified instructors (SACSCOC Standard 6.2.a). For many instructors, this standard will be met through the confirmation of […]
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Employee Wellbeing Week
Categories: Happening at WakeThe Wellbeing Center invites all Reynolda Campus employees, business affiliate partners, retirees, and their partners/spouses to participate in the University’s Employee Wellbeing Week from Monday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 10. All events are free. The week will be dedicated to supporting physical, mental and […]
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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.