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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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Michael Lamb to speak at Staff Advisory Council meeting April 9
Michael Lamb, director of the Program for Leadership & Character at Wake Forest, will speak at the April 9 meeting of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC).
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Asian Heritage Month begins April 1
Categories: Happening at WakeThis is a guest post of the Intercultural Center and the Asian Heritage Month Committee:The Intercultural Center and the Asian Heritage Month Committee are proud to share the 2019 Asian Heritage Month calendar of events, which kicks off April 1.
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Provost Kersh to present his annual address to the University on April 3
Categories: Happening at WakeThis announcement was emailed to faculty and staff on March 29 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations:At the invitation of the Faculty Senate, Provost Rogan Kersh will give his annual address to the University on April 3 at 4 p.m. in Pugh Auditorium at Benson University Center.
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Lawson named Police Chief of the Year in southeastern U.S.
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest University Police Chief Regina Lawson was honored as the Southeast Region Police Chief of the Year at the March 28 regional conference of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) in Raleigh. The region includes the southeastern United States.
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Wake Forest EMS team to participate in nearby drill March 30
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on March 20 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations: The student-run Wake Forest Emergency Medical Service (EMS) team will participate March 30 in a mass casualty drill at the BB&T University Center at 2400 Reynolda Road, which is located near the Reynolda Road entrance to campus.
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Artists partnering with Facilities/Campus Services on large-scale performance
Wake Forest and Forklift Danceworks are co-creating “From the Ground Up” – a dance featuring the movement and stories of custodial, maintenance and utilities, landscaping, construction, and waste reduction employees.
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Secrest Artists Series presents Silkroad Ensemble on March 28
Categories: Happening at WakeThe Secrest Artists Series will present the Silkroad Ensemble for the final concert of the series’ 2018-2019 season on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel.
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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.