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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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Director of Ethnic Studies appointed
Categories: University AnnouncementsEarl Smith, Dean of Social Sciences at Pacific Lutheran University, will head Wake Forest University’s new American ethnic studies program beginning in fall 1996. The distinguished sociology professor has been named Director and Rubin Professor of American Ethnic Studies. Smith is the author of books […]
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Professors receive special recognition
Categories: University AnnouncementsThree members of the Wake Forest University faculty have been honored with special professorships. Patricia Cunningham and Mark R. Leary were named Wake Forest Professors, for a total of 10 Wake Forest faculty members with that distinction. John C. Moorhouse was appointed the first Archie […]
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New assistant director of Human Resources named
Categories: University AnnouncementsHarvey L. Lineberry II has been appointed director of human resources at Wake Forest University. Lineberry, who assumed his new duties March 11, manages the human resource department’s information system for employment, benefits and wage/salary administration. Previously, he was director of academic personnel and systems […]
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New department chairs named
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest University has appointed three new department chairs, effective fall 1996. Nancy Cotton, professor of English, has been appointed chair of the English department. Since Cotton joined the university in 1977, she has held several administrative appointments. She served as director of the master […]
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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.