Annual Retiree Luncheon celebrates careers of service and impact
Wake Forest honored 37 faculty and staff retirees during the annual Retiree Luncheon on May 14. Together, this year’s honorees contributed more than 835 years of service to the University, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the Wake Forest community.
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Retired Faculty member Richard Barnett has passed away
The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History Richard Barnett passed on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Richard served the University for over 36 years, retiring in 1997. During his tenure,…
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IS accessibility leader featured by national EDUCAUSE podcast
Information Systems Director of Technology Accessibility, Eudora Struble, was recently interviewed for EDUCAUSE’s “Exchange” series. Her work on the AI/Accessibility interview highlights Wake Forest’s commitment to accessibility and reputation as a…
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Christa Colyer and Anna Henley recognized by the 2025 College Board of Visitors for their leadership
Professor of Chemistry Christa Colyer has been awarded the 2025 College Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award for her commitment to compassionate leadership in both her research and her teaching. Associate Director of Academic Affairs Anna…
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How Professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an AI laboratory
What if a final paper wasn’t a paper at all, but a custom digital brain built by the students themselves? Learn how Wake Forest Physics professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an…
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Retired faculty member James Barefield has passed away
The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History James Pierce Barefield passed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. James served the University for over 40 years, retiring in 2004. James’s passion…
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