News for the Wake Forest community
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Ruiying Gao named National Humanities Center Fellow
Assistant Professor Ruiying Gao has been named a National Humanities Center (NHC) Fellow. The center recently announced the appointment of 32 Fellows for the 2025–26 academic year. Chosen from 588 applicants, the fellows represent humanistic scholarship in African American studies; Africana studies; anthropology; Caribbean studies; […]
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WFDD Breaks Fund Drive Record
The following is a message from WFDD. We’re thrilled to share that WFDD has set a new station record during our Spring Fund Drive, reaching our goal of $275,000 in just four days. This milestone marks the fastest fund drive in WFDD’s history and reflects the deep commitment our community has […]
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Symposium to honor art professor David Lubin
The New Yorker once described Charlotte C. Weber Professor of American Art David Lubin as an “esteemed scholar of art history in relation to popular culture.” Wake Forest faculty, staff and students are invited to attend an interdisciplinary symposium in honor of Lubin. He has […]
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Wake Forest to Host ‘We Play Together: Music & Gaming’
Wake Forest is hosting a three-day “We Play Together: Music & Gaming” event from April 17 to 19, positioning the University at the forefront of a growing academic area that recognizes the rich connections between music, gaming, and broader cultural trends. “We Play Together: Music & […]
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Comings and Goings
Categories: University AnnouncementsSee 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 longer with the University.
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Dr. Julie Freischlag to retire at the end of 2025
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Susan R. Wente shared a message with the campus community announcing that Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will retire at the end of 2025 as CEO and chief academic officer of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, chief academic officer and executive vice president of Advocate […]
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Wake Forest Invitational track meet to include starter gun
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field programs will host the 2025 Wake Forest Invitational track meet on Thursday. April 17 through Friday, April 18 at Kentner Stadium on the Reynolda Campus. Please be aware that a starter gun will be used and may […]
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2025 Thrive Dimension Champion Awards
The university will recognize faculty and staff who have exemplified health and well-being in their work during the 2025 Thrive Dimension Champion Awards. Nominees from across the campus community were selected for demonstrating dedication to the Eight Dimensions of Well-Being: social, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, […]
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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.