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University launches Undergraduate Enrollment Strategy project
In preparation for the 2022-23 academic strategic planning process, President Susan R. Wente has launched a strategic review of the University’s undergraduate enrollment position, partnering with the higher education research firm, Art & Science Group. “Next year, we will begin to craft a vision […]
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Co-chairs named for Dean of the College search
In a message to the campus community this week, President Susan R. Wente announced a national search for Wake Forest’s next Dean of the College. The search begins as current Dean Michele Gillespie transitions to the role of Provost on July 1. Gillespie and […]
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Graylyn employee Mr. Clyde Carter passes away
We are saddened to share that Mr. Clyde Carter, a maintenance technician at Graylyn, passed away on April 2. He was 52. Mr. Carter served Wake Forest University for more than 20 years. A link to his obituary may be found here. We grieve […]
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2022 Thrive Dimension Champion Awards celebration today, April 6
A guest post from the Office of Wellbeing Please join colleagues and friends as the Office of Wellbeing announces the University’s Thrive Dimension Champion award winners this afternoon, April 6, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Annually, the Office of Wellbeing recognizes award winners who demonstrate […]
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Michele Gillespie to succeed Rogan Kersh as Provost
President Susan R. Wente has appointed Michele Gillespie, current Dean of Wake Forest’s College of Arts and Sciences, to succeed Rogan Kersh as University Provost, effective July 1, 2022. Senior Associate Dean Anthony Marsh will serve as Interim Dean of the College, effective July 1, […]
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Community Safety Advisory: Airsoft guns
University Police are investigating reports by two students who were hit with pellets from airsoft guns in separate incidents. Airsoft guns are toy guns used in airsoft sports that shoot non-lethal, plastic pellets. Both reports occurred this week, one near North Campus Apartments and one […]
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From Her Hand: Sally Wait’s Mission South
In June of 1993, a stamp dealer from Locust, N.C., contacted Wake Forest University with a sheath of letters, documents and journals to sell. The documents were in the possession of a caretaker who had received them upon the death of the youngest daughter of […]
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WFU religion professor Simeon Ilesanmi to speak on human dignity
The 22nd Annual Hubert McNeill Poteat Lecture will be held on Wednesday, April 6 at 4 p.m. in the Z. Smith Reynolds Library Auditorium. Simeon Ilesanmi, Wake Forest University Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, will speak on “Human Dignity in the Age of Disrespect.” […]