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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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Information Systems explains potential pop-up messages
Categories: University AnnouncementsInformation Systems emailed this announcement to students, faculty and staff on July 11: Between July 12 and July 19, faculty, staff, and students may see a pop-up regarding trusting the certificate when connecting to the wireless and/or wired network. There is no security risk when […]
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Annual Artisans’ Fair calls for vendors
Categories: Happening at WakeThis is a guest post from organizers of the annual Artisans’ Fair at Wake Forest: Are you gifted in woodworking, arts, crafts, etc. and want to share your hand-made products with other Wake Foresters?
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Faculty books: June 2019
Categories: University AnnouncementsDalton, Mary M. & Laura R. Linder, Eds. (Communication). Teachers, Teaching, and Media: Original Essays About Educators in Popular Culture (Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education series). Sense Publishers. June 2019.
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Memorial service scheduled for Jessica Rivers
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on July 9 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:
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Proposals funded: Curtis, Waugh, Ballard, Shugoll
Categories: University AnnouncementsCongratulations to Mark Curtis, assistant professor of economics, whose proposal entitled “How Does Capital Investment Affect Workers” has been funded by the Russell Sage Foundation and by (subaward/subcontract from) Duke University.
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Wake Forest Red Cross Club to host blood drive on campus
Categories: Happening at WakeWake Forest Red Cross Club to host campus blood drive.
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Jessica Rivers
Categories: University AnnouncementsWe are saddened to announce that Jessica Rivers, a research assistant in the Department of Psychology, died July 2.
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion announces promotions for Ashford, McElderry
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Wake Forest Office of Diversity and Inclusion announced, recently, promotions for staff members Shannon Ashford and Jonathan McElderry.
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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.