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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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    Comings and Goings

    See 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…

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  • Community ballet program offers adult class

    The Community Ballet program will start its eight-week adult ballet class on Saturday, Oct. 4.  The class will run weekly at 12:30-1:45 p.m. through November 22 in Studio D101 of the…

  • Save the Date: Cybersecurity Month 2025

    October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of Internet security and promoting the resources available to stay safe online. Throughout the month, the WFU Information…

  • Upcoming LIVE Trainings: Digital Accessibility

    Join the Technology Accessibility Team for a series of live virtual training sessions this fall on digital accessibility. These sessions are open to all faculty and staff and will take place…

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    WFU annual security and fire safety report now available

    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is now available on the Wake Forest University Police website. This document contains information regarding campus security,…

  • Betina Wilkinson elected to American Political Science Association Council

    Betina Cutaia Wilkinson, associate professor of politics and international affairs at Wake Forest University, has been elected to the American Political Science Association (APSA) Council for the 2025–2028 term. The APSA…

  • Annual Artisans’ Fair call for vendors

    Calling All Artisans!Do you have a talent for woodworking, arts, crafts, or other handmade creations? Share your work with fellow Wake Foresters at the annual Artisans’ Fair on Friday, Dec. 5.…

  • Metrics of excellence

    Record-breaking application numbers, the largest incoming undergraduate class in the University’s history and expanding national influence in key academic areas affirm the continuing strength of Wake Forest’s educational reputation. This year’s…

  • Annual benefits enrollment opens Oct. 6

    Mark your calendar! WFU’s 2025 open enrollment period will run from Oct. 6-17. Beginning Monday, Oct. 6, you need to enroll via Workday if you are changing benefit elections, adding or…

  • Insider Perspectives: Maria Henson

    Insider Perspectives is a new Inside WFU video interview series that spotlights Wake Forest faculty and staff. Each episode features a candid conversation highlighting personal experiences, professional insights, and reflections that…

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    Should you say “please” and “thank you” to a chatbot?

    Should you say “please” and “thank you” to a chatbot? Sit down with WFU colleagues Ryan Scholl (Information Systems) and philosophy professor Tobias Flattery on this Deacs.AI episode to explore the curious ethics…