News for the Wake Forest community
HEADLINES
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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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Bags to be checked at Baccalaureate, hooding and commencement ceremonies
Categories: Happening at WakeThe following announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on May 8 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:As part of Wake Forest’s security measures for commencement weekend events, any bags of any kind to be brought into Baccalaureate, hooding and commencement ceremony locations will be checked in advance.
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Thrive Dimension Champions for 2018-19 announced
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Office of Wellbeing, recently, presented its Thrive Dimension Champions Awards to faculty and staff.
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Wake Forest Fellows announced for 2019-2020
Categories: University AnnouncementsEight seniors will remain at Wake Forest after graduation in May as Wake Forest Fellows. They will work throughout the campus community, including in the offices of the President, the Provost and the Dean of the College.
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Allison McWilliams: Reflect on learning
Categories: University AnnouncementsAllison McWilliams is assistant vice president, mentoring and alumni personal & career development. She writes occasional articles for Inside WFU. This is her fifth for the spring semester. In each, she shares observations and suggestions with faculty and staff from her professional experiences with students.
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Indoor, outdoor alert systems to be tested in late May
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on May 3 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:Wake Forest will conduct tests of its indoor and outdoor emergency alert systems shortly after commencement day.
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Staff appreciation picnic to be held June 4 on Manchester Plaza
A special picnic in appreciation of Wake Forest staff will be held June 4 on Manchester Plaza.Free to all University staff, the picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Executive Vice President Hof Milam will speak at noon .
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Coach Clawson to speak at Staff Advisory Council meeting May 7
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest Head Football Coach Dave Clawson will be the guest speaker at the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) meeting on May 7.
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Proposals funded: Rejeski, Iltis, Brubaker
Categories: University AnnouncementsCongratulations to Jack Rejeski, professor of health and exercise science, whose proposal entitled “Molecular transducers of physical activity consortium coordinating center (CCC)” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and by (subaward/subcontract from) the University of Florida.
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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.