Professor Steve Folmar: A career reflection
After 34 years at Wake Forest University, Associate Professor of Anthropology Steve Folmar sits down to reflect on a career defined by discovery and human connection. Originally intending to be a chemist, Folmar describes how one “eccentric” professor changed his life’s path, leading to decades of fieldwork and teaching.
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Paula Gentius to Step Down from Board Secretary Role
Paula Gentius will step down from her roles as Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Director of the Board Office. She will continue in her current role through the October…
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Comings and Goings
See 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…
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Retired staff member Elen Knott has passed away
The University recently learned that Elen Knott passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Elen served the University for over 21 years, retiring in 2003 as head of reference with ZSR…
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A message from President Peter Rodriguez on his first day
Today marks the official first day for Dr. Peter Rodriguez as the 15th president of Wake Forest University. In a message sent to the campus community, Dr. Rodriguez shared his excitement…
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Information Systems staff member Carl Fulp has passed
Carl D. Fulp, Jr., Senior Enterprise Applications and Integrations Developer in Information Systems, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Carl served the University for over 30 years. “Carl’s more than…
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