News for the Wake Forest community
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July faculty and staff anniversaries
Happy Wake-versary to the 549 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University this July.
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Beth Anne Clinch, Student Health Services nurse, has died
It is with great sadness that we announce Beth Anne Clinch, a registered nurse in Student Health Services, died on July 1. Beth was a colleague and friend to many staff, faculty and students in our Wake Forest community. Beth Anne trained many of the […]
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New procedures for computer purchases begin July 1
Information Systems (IS) and Procurement Services have updated policies on how University computer assets are purchased to provide a more secure computing environment. All Wake Forest University-owned computers will now be purchased through, and managed by, IS Asset Management. Effective July 1, computer and tablet […]
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Vice President, Facilities and Campus Services, announces plans to step down
John Shenette, vice president for facilities and campus services, announced today that he plans to step down in September. Shenette joined the University in 2014. During his tenure, a number of key construction projects were completed, including the transformation of the historic Reynolds Gym into […]
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A message to our community: Supreme Court affirmative action decision
President Susan R. Wente and Provost Michele Gillespie sent a message to the campus community today after the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in two cases concerning the use of race as a factor in higher education admissions. The Court ruled […]
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Comings and goings: May 2023
See the May 2023 list of employees who joined or left the University. We look forward to working with new Wake Forest employees and appreciate the service of those who have moved on.
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Wake Forest appoints interim registrar
Provost Michele Gillespie has appointed veteran academic administrator Polly Winfrey Griffin to the role of interim university registrar beginning August 1. She will replace Ken Gilson who has served as University Registrar since 2020 and is stepping down on July 1. Griffin, who most recently […]
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Submit your nominations for WFU’s 2024 commencement speaker
A message from Provost Michele Gillespie In coordination with the Commencement Speaker Committee, I’m delighted to announce that the nominating process for the 2024 Commencement Speaker is now open to all Wake Forest faculty and staff. The nomination process will remain open until August 15.