News for the Wake Forest community
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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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Cho’s research highlighted in journal
Categories: University AnnouncementsA recent paper by Prof. Sam Cho and his collaborators at University of Maryland and Zhejiang University (China) was highlighted by the Journal of the American Chemical Society. In their study, they performed a novel ion-concentration coarse-grained MD simulation of the human telomerase RNA […]
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SAC presents staff with basketball party
Categories: University AnnouncementsDue to the generous sponsorship of Interim Provost Mark Welker and Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration Hof Milam, the Staff Advisory Council is excited to present staff with an exclusive opportunity for complementary family admission to a WFU basketball game and a pre-game tailgate party. On Saturday, […]
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Click and collaborate with WebEx and Google
Categories: University AnnouncementsInformation Systems is excited to share that you now have a number of collaborative tools at your fingertips! WebEx Connect, WebEx Centers and WFU Google Apps can make communicating easier, minimizing the constraints of busy schedules, distance and even time zones. Use the following links […]
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Senior interviews President Hatch
Categories: University AnnouncementsAs part of a continuing effort to engage students and enhance communication on campus, President Hatch sat down for an interview with senior John Chiaramonte. John asked Dr. Hatch about his personal reading list, the qualities he is looking for in our next provost, and […]
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Secrest events are Thursday
Categories: Happening at WakeThe next performance in the Secrest Artists Series will take place Thursday. The Rose Ensemble will be performing “Cantigas from the Land of Three Faiths: Voices of Ancient Mediterranean Jews, Christians, and Muslims” at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel. Tickets are free to […]
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Proposals funded: Smith, Lischer
Categories: University AnnouncementsCongratulations to William K. Smith, professor of biology and Charles H. Babcock chair of botany, whose proposal entitled “CBIN: A Research Network for Sustaining Barrier Island Ecosystems in a Changing Gobal Environment” has been funded by the National Science Foundation. Congratulations to Sarah […]
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Library will host two lectures
Categories: Happening at WakeThis week, the library will be hosting two lecture events:
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Soledad O’Brien to speak at MLK Day event
Categories: Happening at WakeWake Forest and Winston-Salem State Universities are co-sponsoring events to commemorate Martin Luther King’s life. Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor and author, will deliver the keynote address, “On Common Ground: Uniting Voices to Make History,” on Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. […]
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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.