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Wake Forest honored 37 faculty and staff retirees during the annual Retiree Luncheon on May 14. Together, this year’s honorees contributed more than 835 years of service to the University, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the Wake Forest community.


  • Lauren Pressley named next Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library

    Following a national search, Wake Forest University has named Lauren Pressley as the next Dean of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, effective July 1, 2025. “Lauren Pressley’s return to Wake Forest…

  • Melissa Clodfelter named Elon University’s Chief Human Resources Officer

    Melissa Clodfelter, assistant vice president of faculty and staff experience, has accepted the position of Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Office at Elon University. She will join Elon at…

  • Craig Slaughter named executive director of financial aid

    Wake Forest has named Craig Slaughter executive director of financial aid.  Slaughter, who has served as the associate vice president for enrollment and director of financial aid at Kenyon College since…

  • New ‘HELPS’ heart health program

    Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Spring semester’s new “Heart Health” program.  The Heart Health Program (HHP) is a 12-week program offered…

  • SACSCOC and faculty rosters

    As part of our 2026 SACSCOC reaffirmation of accreditation report, the University must demonstrate that all courses in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms are taught by qualified instructors (SACSCOC…