News for the Wake Forest community
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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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Unstable weather expected April 14; stay informed on weather conditions
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on April 14 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:Students, faculty and staff are encouraged today, April 14, to stay informed on weather conditions. Unstable weather is forecast for the Winston-Salem area. Storms are possible today, including in the afternoon and evening. Some storms could be severe,…
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Von Burg receives 2019 Engaged Faculty Award
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe North Carolina Campus Compact has presented Associate Professor of Communication Allesandra Von Burg with the 2019 Engaged Faculty Award. Von Burg also chairs the Department of East Asian Languages and Culture.
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Redmond presented award from Southern Conference on Language Teaching
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) presented retired Professor of Education Mary Lynn Redmond with the 2019 SCOLT Founders Award, recently, at its annual conference. The award is presented to a member who has made significant contributions to SCOLT throughout a number of years and who exemplifies the spirit and ideals of the f0unders of…
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Antonio Broom
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest staff member Antonio A. Broom died April 3.
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A Message from President Hatch
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch emailed this announcement to faculty and staff on April 10:Dear Wake Forest faculty and staff,Moments ago, Wake Forest Baptist Health announced preliminary plans to align efforts with Atrium Health, forming an academic health system that will care for the health and well-being of people throughout the region, as well as contribute ground-breaking research…
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Wanda Duncan to visit campus for book launch event
Former Wake Forest staff member Wanda Suttle Duncan will visit campus May 1 to promote her newly-published memoir, “Cracker Gothic: A Florida Woman’s Memoir.”
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Unstable weather predicted for Winston-Salem area April 8; severe weather possible
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on April 8 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:Students, faculty and staff are encouraged today, April 8, to stay informed on weather conditions. Unstable weather is forecast for the Winston-Salem area. Thunderstorms are possible today. Some storms could be severe, according to weather forecasts.
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A Message from President Hatch
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch emailed this announcement to students, faculty and staff on April 8:Dear Wake Forest Faculty, Staff and Students,After completing a national search that began last fall, I am pleased to announce that Wake Forest has appointed Eric Maguire to serve as Vice President for Enrollment, effective July 1.
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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.