Professor Steve Folmar: A career reflection
After 34 years at Wake Forest University, Associate Professor of Anthropology Steve Folmar sits down to reflect on a career defined by discovery and human connection. Originally intending to be a chemist, Folmar describes how one “eccentric” professor changed his life’s path, leading to decades of fieldwork and teaching.
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Former staff member Susan McFadyen has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Susan McFadyen passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. Susan served Wake Forest for more than 23 years as a student account specialist…
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Face to Face Speaker Forum, season five
Join Face to Face for its fifth season, kicking off this fall. Speakers for the season are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Mitt Romney, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and Cynthia Erivo. Season subscriptions…
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Mental / Behavioral Health Awareness Month at Wake Forest
May is Mental / Behavioral Health Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity for Wake Foresters to focus on their wellbeing and get the care they deserve. This month, Human Resources…
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Former staff member Tommy Murphy has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Tommy Murphy passed away on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Tommy served Wake Forest for more than 29 years, retiring in January 2024 as…
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Former staff member Wanda Ervin has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Wanda Ervin passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Wanda served Wake Forest for nearly 23 years, retiring in 2020 as office manager…