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Founders Day 2026: Take a stroll through Wake Forest history
Founders Day will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The celebration includes remarks from President Susan R. Wente, the annual senior oration, the presentation of the Medallion of Merit to Drs. Julie A. Freischlag and J. Wayne Meredith (MD […]
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2026 Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers announced
Categories: University AnnouncementsBallet dancer, author and founder Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address on Monday, May 18. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins […]
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Comings and Goings
Categories: University AnnouncementsSee the list of employees who recently joined or left the University. We look forward to working with new Wake Forest employees and appreciate the service of those who are no longer with the University.
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HELPS ‘Therapeutic Lifestyle Change’ program begins in September
Categories: University AnnouncementsWhat is the HELPS TLC? HELPS TLC is a medically directed, professionally supervised “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” program designed to develop a healthy and active lifestyle utilizing exercise and education programs. The next participant group starts Sept. 23, and the program runs for 3 months. What […]
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Three faculty attend interdisciplinary conference in Indonesia
Categories: University AnnouncementsThree Wake Forest professors—Nelly van Doorn Harder (religion), Michaelle Browers (politics & international affairs) and Elizabeth Clendinning (music) –traveled to Indonesia with colleagues from five other North American institutions this summer to attend a series of interdisciplinary conferences from June 27 to July 6. The […]
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A message from President Hatch
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch emailed this message to students, faculty and staff on July 31: Dear Wake Forest University Community, Wake Forest University is wrestling with its own complex history, and as an educational institution is committed to: seeking and understanding the truth; acknowledging the full […]
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Crime update: Man arrested in indecent exposure incident
Categories: University AnnouncementsA message from Wake Forest Communications and External Relations This is an update to a crime alert announced to students, faculty and staff on June 21 through Wake Alert. A Winston-Salem man has been arrested and charged in connection with a June 21 incident […]
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Annual Wake Forest Women’s Football Camp set for July 24
Categories: Happening at WakeThis is a guest post from the Athletics Department: Join Wake Forest football head coach Dave Clawson and his staff for the 22nd Annual Wake Forest Women’s Football Camp, Wednesday, July 24, at BB&T Field.
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Office of Wellbeing offers massage therapy, nutrition counseling services
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis is a guest post from the Office of Wellbeing: Did you know that massage therapy and nutrition counseling services are offered by the Office of Wellbeing?
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Campus Entrance at University Parkway to close overnight July 17
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe entrance to campus at University Parkway will close briefly for resurfacing on July 17.
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The Campus Kitchen receives award from USDA
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture, recently, presented a silver Turnip the Beet Award for 2018 to The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest.
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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.