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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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Retired Faculty member Richard Barnett has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe 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, Richard served twice as department chair and was a beloved professor to generations of […]
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IS accessibility leader featured by national EDUCAUSE podcast
Categories: Awards & RecognitionInformation 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 national leader. Become an Accessibility Star! Students, faculty and staff […]
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Christa Colyer and Anna Henley recognized by the 2025 College Board of Visitors for their leadership
Categories: Awards & RecognitionProfessor 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 Henley has been awarded the 2025 College Board of Visitors Staff Leadership Award for her significant contributions […]
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How Professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an AI laboratory
Categories: Entrepreneurship & InnovationWhat 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 AI laboratory by not just allowing his students to use new generative AI tools-he […]
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Retired faculty member James Barefield has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe 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 for his students and enhancing the quality of education at Wake Forest was represented […]
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Staff member Rick Davis has passed away
Categories: University AnnouncementsRick Davis passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Rick served as supervisor of custodial services with Facilities and dedicated 13 years of service to the University. “Rick was a true leader and a hard worker who was dedicated to the well-being of his colleagues […]
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Wake Up to possibility
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest launches first-ever University-level marketing campaign to amplify academic reputation Wake Forest is launching a bold new chapter in its story of academic excellence with the introduction of The Wake Up Campaign. This campaign marks the University’s first enterprise-wide marketing effort designed to make […]
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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.