Peter Rodriguez named 15th president of Wake Forest University
The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business.
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Behind the scenes of Commencement with Facilities
The 2026 Commencement Weekend is fast approaching. From May 15–18, campus will be abuzz with families, friends and graduates gathering to celebrate this milestone moment. They’ll take in the beauty of…
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Wake Forest receives $5 million to expand the role of character-based leadership in legal education
The Wake Forest University School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character have announced a new $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in…
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Campus Recreation receives award for Retiree Wellbeing Program
Campus Recreation was recently awarded the 2026 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Innovative Programming Award for its Retiree Wellbeing Program. The recognition highlights Wake Forest’s commitment to supporting well-being across every…
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Inside Alumni Hall: Renovation progress update
Inside WFU recently took a sneak peek at the progress being made on the renovations of Alumni Hall. Transforming the former office building into dynamic classrooms and academic space is no…
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2026-27 Wake Forest Fellows announced
Eleven 2026 grads will return to their alma mater as Wake Forest Fellows. They will work throughout the campus community. Since 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows program has provided exceptional Wake…