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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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David Hagy to conduct his final WFU musical, “She Loves Me”
Wake Forest University Theatre will close its 2021-2022 season with the musical “She Loves Me,” directed by theatre professor J.K. Curry. Retiring Music Director David Hagy is conducting the production. This…
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Wake Forest hosts day of service during inauguration week
Wake Forest University students, faculty, staff and alumni volunteered at “kit-packing” events on March 23 in a day of service that coincided with the upcoming presidential inauguration and will benefit local…
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2022 THRIVE Dimension Champion nominations close 3/28
A guest post from Wake Forest’s Office of Wellbeing Faculty and staff members have gone above and beyond expectations this past year. It’s time for recognition! The THRIVE Dimension Champion Awards…
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Special Face to Face Speaker Forum tonight
A guest post from the Office of Communications and External Relations Join us in Wait Chapel at 6:30 p.m. as Larry Culp (P ’17, P ’19, P ’23), University Trustee and…