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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Kairoff inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame
Peter Kairoff has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame, a designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators. Kairoff was nominated…
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Chaplain’s Emergency Fund and holiday assistance
Each year, the Chaplain’s Office assists families that don’t have extra funds by providing Thanksgiving dinner and a children’s gift or two under the tree. Last year, with the generosity of…
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Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends Oct. 29
The final day to enroll for benefits or to elect a Flexible Spending Account for the 2021 plan year is this Friday, October 29.
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A message from Provost Kersh: Wake United campaign ends Oct. 31
“I’m grateful in this season of thanksgiving for the work the United Way of Forsyth County does locally,” said Provost Rogan Kersh. “United Way remains a vital source of enhancing our…
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Annual WFU Artisans’ Fair calls for vendors to register by Nov. 10
The annual Wake Forest Artisans’ Fair will return to an in-person format this year. The fair will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the…
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Homecoming 2021 event parking information
Several Reynolda Campus parking lots will be closed for Homecoming and other events beginning Wednesday, October 27, 2021 and ending Sunday, October 31. WFU faculty and staff are encouraged to review…
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Proposals funded: Ballard, Comstock-Ferguson, Hayden, Rejeski
Congratulations to Wake Forest faculty members Grey Ballard, Lindsay Comstock-Ferguson, Seth Hayden, and Jack Rejeski on each of their funded research proposals.
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Professor Emeritus Harold Tedford passes away
We are saddened to announce that Harold Tedford, professor emeritus of theatre, died Oct. 20, 2021. Professor Tedford joined Wake Forest’s faculty in 1965 and retired in 1998. During his tenure…
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“Campus Dialogues: Who and Where Do We Honor?” on Nov. 1
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is leading University efforts to advance our institutional commitment to promoting and sustaining a sense of belonging and inclusivity among our community. The next…
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Face to Face Speaker Forum update for Nov. 9 event
Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (2013-2015) will join Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (1997-2001) for the upcoming Face to Face Speaker Forum on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at…