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Transparency in action: the annual COI commitment
Categories: University AnnouncementsEach year, all full-time faculty and staff complete their Conflict of Interest (COI) Training and Disclosure. This annual disclosure process helps us proactively identify, evaluate, and manage any potential conflicts. By bringing these situations to light, we can ensure all business decisions are made objectively […]
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Julie L. Groves receives Distinguished Risk Manager Award
Categories: Awards & RecognitionThe University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) has named Julie L. Groves, director of risk management, as a recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Risk Manager Award on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at its 56th Annual Conference. Groves has more than 25 years of experience in […]
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Parking availability: Board of Visitors
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe University will be hosting Board of Visitors meetings on November 13-14, 2025. In preparation, parking may be limited. Below, we have outlined additional parking options for you. Please share with your colleagues appropriately. Thursday, November 13, 2025 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Friday, November 14, 2025 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Questions? […]
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Retired faculty member Ralph Tower has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe University recently learned that Professor Emeritus of Business Ralph Tower passed on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Ralph served the University for 34 years, retiring in 2014. During his tenure, Ralph was named the Wayne Calloway Professor of Taxation. Ralph was instrumental in developing the […]
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Chaplain’s Emergency Fund: A resource to give and receive help
The Chaplain’s Emergency Fund strengthens the Wake Forest community by offering opportunities to both give generously and receive compassionate support when unexpected challenges arise. Supported primarily through donations, the fund provides financial assistance to students, faculty, staff, and contract workers across […]
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Wake Forest receives professional development award to strengthen vocational exploration
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Leadership & Character, Personal & Career Development, University AnnouncementsWake Forest has been awarded the Professional Development Award by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). The $25,000 grant will support professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, enabling the University to deepen and expand its […]
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Notice of planned helicopter landing on Davis Field on Nov. 14
Wake Forest Emergency Medical Services will be conducting a training event involving the landing of an AirCare helicopter from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on Davis Field on Friday, Nov. 14, during National Collegiate EMS Week. The event is expected to take place between 5–7 […]
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Atrium Health notification
Categories: University AnnouncementsYou may have recently received a letter in the mail from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist regarding an Aetna CVS Health Marketplace insurance plan that will no longer be available in 2026. This does not apply to the Wake Forest University medical plan, but rather […]
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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.