All Announcements
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Wake Forest named one of America’s best large employers by Forbes
Wake Forest University has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 by Forbes, in partnership with market research firm Statista. The recognition places Wake Forest among 700 organizations nationwide…
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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…
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2026 Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers announced
Ballet 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…
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Flexible Work: Second-Year Pilot
A message from Wake Forest University Human Resources After a successful year-long flexible work pilot that engaged nearly 200 colleagues across campus, the University will continue into a second-year pilot through…
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60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech at Wake Forest
On October 11, 1962, more than ten months before delivering his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the podium in Wait Chapel and spoke to…
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Hours change for campus resources during Fall Break
Wake Forest will observe an academic Fall Break from Thursday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 16. During that time, many on-campus resources will shift their hours of operation. The dining schedule…
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Wake Forest to implement Personal Observance Day for staff
A message from Human Resources and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Beginning in 2023, Wake Forest University will offer a Personal Observance Day for eligible staff to use at their…
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Introducing ‘Project WakeDay’ – new Student Information System coming in 2024
A message from Provost Michele Gillespie and Executive Vice President Hof Milam. Dear faculty and staff, We have important news to share. Wake Forest has undergone a thorough, multi-year evaluation of…
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Faith Coordinating Center launches initiative to end the HIV epidemic
The Gilead COMPASS Initiative® Faith Coordinating Center at Wake Forest University School of Divinity announced the launch of the “Black Faith and HIV” initiative, a dynamic hub for interfaith communities to access educational…
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WFU October challenge ‘Cultivating Inclusivity’
A message from Wake Forest’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Information Systems Wake Forest University is embarking on a Strategic Framework process. Do your part to get ready! Join the…
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Wake Forest closing at noon today (Sept. 30)
Because of weather conditions caused by Hurricane Ian, the Reynolda and Charlotte campuses of Wake Forest will be closed from noon today (Sept. 30) through Sat., Oct. 1, at 5 p.m.…
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A weather-related message regarding Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian moves northward, Winston-Salem and surrounding areas may be affected. High wind gusts, heavy rain and flooding are possible beginning Friday through Monday, with the most significant impacts Friday…
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Book discussion on Wallace Carroll with Al Hunt & Mary McNeil
Al Hunt, Wake Forest Life Trustee, and author Mary Llewellyn McNeil will be discussing her new book “Century’s Witness, the Extraordinary Life of Journalist Wallace Carroll” at the Forsyth County Central…