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Peter Rodriguez

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.


  • Reaffirming support for our transgender community

    This message was emailed to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 23 by University administrators Rogan Kersh, Penny Rue and Barbee Oakes:

  • Comings and goings for January 2017

    See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in January 2017:

  • Dalton appears in new documentary ‘Teacher of the Year’

    Professor of Communication Mary Dalton appears in the new documentary “Teacher of the Year,” which will premiere at Wake Forest on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Benson University Center’s Pugh…

  • It’s time to nominate Champions of Change

    Do you know an individual who has made an impact on campus sustainability during their time at Wake Forest? Nominate him or her for a 2017 Champions of Change Award.

  • Wayne King

    This announcement was emailed to faculty and staff on Feb. 21: We are saddened to announce that Wayne King, associate professor emeritus of journalism, died Feb. 17.