News for the Wake Forest community
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Supporting Health and Wellbeing at Wake Forest
The Health and Wellbeing team is excited to welcome our community back and to see everyone thriving together. Below, you’ll find highlights of the many ways students, faculty and staff can care for themselves and support the wellbeing of our community throughout the semester. Collective […]
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Joseph W. Luter III (’61), alumnus and former trustee, dies at 86
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest notes the passing of Joseph Williamson Luter III (’61) on Aug. 28, at the age of 86. An alumnus and former member of the University’s Board of Trustees (1997–2001), Luter is the namesake of Luter Residence Hall, which opened in 1971 and […]
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Strategic visioning for areas of academic distinction continues
Categories: University AnnouncementsA message shared on behalf of the Office of the Provost Last spring, the Office of the Provost launched a visioning process for the five areas of academic distinction outlined in the Strategic Framework. Wake Forest faculty and staff have been working together […]
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Nate Plageman appointed next Faculty Athletics Representative
President Susan R. Wente has named Nate Plageman, associate professor of history and coordinator of the African studies minor, as the University’s next Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). Plageman began serving as the FAR designee on July 1, 2025, working alongside Pete Brubaker, current FAR and […]
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Help shape AI’s future at Wake Forest
The Center for Analytics Impact in conjunction with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, the Provost’s Office and IS has launched 2 AI Usage and Attitudes surveys. One is for faculty and the other is for Staff. The survey was launched last Friday with […]
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WFDD wins prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award
Categories: Awards & Recognition88.5 WFDD has been honored with a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) in the “Investigative Reporting” category for its role in the story “Sold on a Promise.” “Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced […]
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Community ballet program now registering for Fall 2025
The Community Ballet program at Wake Forest will begin its next term on September 9, 2025. Classes are held once per week and serve children ages 4–18, with a dedicated eight-week program for adults. Founded more than 35 years ago, Community Ballet has provided quality […]
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Forbes recognizes Wake Forest named as one of ‘America’s Best Employers for Women’
Categories: Awards & RecognitionWake Forest is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2025. The University ranks 45 out of 700, and it is one of only two North Carolina employers on the list. Each year, Forbes partners with market research […]
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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.