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Founders Day 2026: Take a stroll through Wake Forest history
Founders Day will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The celebration includes remarks from President Susan R. Wente, the annual senior oration, the presentation of the Medallion of Merit to Drs. Julie A. Freischlag and J. Wayne Meredith (MD […]
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2026 Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers announced
Categories: University AnnouncementsBallet dancer, author and founder Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address on Monday, May 18. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins […]
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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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SAC meeting is Tuesday
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Staff Advisory Council will meet Tuesday, April 24, from 9:30-11 a.m. in Benson 401 A/B. Meetings are open to all Wake Forest staff. Rick Matthews, the associate provost for IS & Technology, will discuss “Next Steps in Technology,” including the laptop program (hardware & software) […]
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President Hatch video blog
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan Hatch is interviewed by junior Brandon Monteith about the Commencement speaker, the value of the liberal arts and his summer plans. http://youtu.be/cCij8uoPRw0
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Wake Alert upgrades for reliability
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest’s emergency website, Wake Alert, has a new look as the University takes steps intended to bolster the site’s ability to withstand heavy traffic in the event of an emergency. The centerpiece of the University’s multi-faceted emergency alert system, http://wakealert.wfu.edu launched in March 2011 […]
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Nobel Laureate visits campus
Categories: Happening at WakeThe Physics Department, together with the Society of Physics Students, will be hosting a free public talk entitled “Time, Einstein, and the Coolest Stuff in the Universe” by Nobel Laureate Dr. William Phillips of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Phillips will speak at […]
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88.5 WFDD tackles dropout crisis in Piedmont Triad
Categories: University AnnouncementsNew Public Media Programming and Public Engagement Initiatives to Help Students and Teachers WFDD, the public radio station licensed to Wake Forest, has initiated a series of broadcast, online and community activities and conversations as part of ”American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen,” a national public […]
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Come do a TechXploration
Categories: Happening at WakeTechXploration, which will showcase faculty use of technology, will be a floating event from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, in room 401 of the Benson University Center. The purpose of this event is to allow faculty, staff and students to see how […]
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Thompson concert to benefit Brehm
Categories: Happening at WakeThe Student Union will host a benefit concert for Colleen Brehm on Wednesday, April 18, at 8 p.m. on Davis Field. Country singer Josh Thompson, who has had recent hits with “Way Out Here” and “Won’t Be Lonely Long,” will be performing.
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Benefits enrollment session offered today
Categories: Happening at WakeThe University will host its final information session during the annual benefits enrollment period today. These sessions are posted on the PDC website. Registration is not required. Wednesday, April 18 in Benson, Room 407, at noon A pre-recorded WebEx will be available on the […]
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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.