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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Face to Face Speaker Forum: In-person event dates and series addition
In March of 2020, Wake Forest University launched a signature speaker series called the Face to Face Speaker Forum. The community-facing series brings world-renowned, influential voices to Winston-Salem to discuss topics…
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$5M gift affirms Wake Debate and moves program forward
The ultimate collegiate debate fan, Megan Medica cheers on the Wake Forest debate team with a level of excitement that rivals any sports enthusiast. She closely follows the outcome of each…
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Wake Forest building access updates
Wake Forest has approved a new Building Access Policy that includes the addition of Deacon OneCard and badge access readers at the entrances of a number of University buildings that formerly…
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Faculty and staff forum to be held Aug. 5
As a reminder, Wake Forest University will hold a faculty and staff forum on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 5 p.m., which will include an update from Dr. Chris Ohl.
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Security Officer Brenda Craig passes away
We are saddened to share that Wake Forest University Security Officer Brenda Craig passed away on July 31.
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Update on COVID policy and guidance
An email was sent to all members of the campus community regarding COVID-19 updates. Read the full message on Our Way Forward.
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Registration now open for fall 2021 HELPS TLC program
The HELPS TLC program is a three-month medically directed, professionally supervised “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” program available to all full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of cost. TLC is designed to…
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My First Month at Wake Forest
On Aug. 2, President Susan R. Wente shared a message to campus. Read the full message on her site.
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Updates from HR: COVID-19 vaccines, asymptomatic testing, face coverings
Wake Forest University Human Resources emailed the updates below to faculty and staff on July 28.
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Ashleigh Brock named Chief of Staff
Ashleigh M. Brock has been named chief of staff in the Office of the President. Brock comes to Wake Forest from the University of Richmond, where she has served as assistant…