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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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John Currie begins tenure as Wake Forest Director of Athletics
Categories: University AnnouncementsToday, John Currie officially becomes Wake Forest University’s sixth Director of Athletics.
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Executive Vice President Hof Milam to present financial update today, May 1
Categories: University AnnouncementsAt the invitation of the Faculty Senate, Executive Vice President Hof Milam will give his annual financial update to the University today, May 1, at 4 p.m. in Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center.
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Reynolda Village, House, Gardens hires associate director of marketing
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe following is a guest post from Reynolda Village, House and Gardens:As part of Reynolda’s return toward a unified brand, leadership within Reynolda and at Wake Forest have named Jodi Tonsic Reynolda associate director of marketing, a new position created to elevate Reynolda’s status as both a local treasure and tourist destination. Tonsic will be responsible…
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Deacs Donate program resumes at residence halls
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe following message was emailed to students, faculty and staff on April 29 on behalf of Residence Life and Housing:Soon, the spring semester will conclude and more than 4,000 students will move out of our Residence Life communities. As a part of our closing process each spring, we partner with Goodwill in Winston-Salem on our Deacs…
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A message from President Hatch
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch emailed this message to students, faculty and staff on April 29:Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,Earlier this year, we saw hatred against Muslims in New Zealand. Last week, we saw the persecution of Sri Lankan Christians on Easter.
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Jonathan L. Walton named Dean of the Wake Forest School of Divinity
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch emailed this message to students, faculty and staff on April 28:Dear Wake Forest Students, Faculty and Staff,It is my pleasure to inform you that Wake Forest University has chosen Jonathan Walton to become the next Dean of the School of Divinity, effective July 1.
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Radio station WFDD receives Murrow Awards
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis is a guest post from radio station 88.5 WFDD:Radio station 88.5 WFDD has been honored with two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including “Overall Excellence” and “Newscast” categories.
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Jane Aiken Named Dean of Wake Forest School of Law
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch emailed this message to students, faculty and staff on April 24, 2019. Dear Wake Forest Students, Faculty and Staff, It is my pleasure to inform you that Wake Forest University has chosen Jane Aiken to become the next Dean of the School […]
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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.