All Announcements
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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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Hopkins Hall dedication scheduled for October 25
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., a special dedication ceremony and reception will be held celebrating the renaming of South Hall to Hopkins Hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins and their…
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Help tell our story: Take the Wake Forest Historical Museum survey
The Wake Forest Historical Museum, which preserves the early history of WFU, is developing a new interpretive plan for the Calvin Jones House. Please complete this brief survey to help strengthen public programming and visitors’…
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Safety and Security at Wake Forest
A message shared on behalf of Chief of Police Regina Lawson At Wake Forest, the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. In partnership with…
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Dive into the University’s budget process during How Wake Works, Sept. 29
The next How Wake Works will be held on Monday, Sept. 29, at 8:30 a.m. in Brendle Recital Hall. These popular sessions offer practical insights about Wake Forest, with this installment offering a…
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Supporting Health and Wellbeing at Wake Forest
The Health and Wellbeing team is excited to welcome our community back and to see everyone thriving together. Below, you’ll find highlights of the many ways students, faculty and staff can…
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Joseph W. Luter III (’61), alumnus and former trustee, dies at 86
Wake Forest notes the passing of Joseph Williamson Luter III (’61) on Aug. 28, at the age of 86. An alumnus and former member of the University’s Board of Trustees (1997–2001),…
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Strategic visioning for areas of academic distinction continues
A message shared on behalf of the Office of the Provost Last spring, the Office of the Provost launched a visioning process for the five areas of academic distinction outlined in…
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Nate Plageman appointed next Faculty Athletics Representative
President Susan R. Wente has named Nate Plageman, associate professor of history and coordinator of the African studies minor, as the University’s next Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). Plageman began serving as…
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Help shape AI’s future at Wake Forest
The Center for Analytics Impact in conjunction with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, the Provost’s Office and IS has launched 2 AI Usage and Attitudes surveys. One is for…
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WFDD wins prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award
88.5 WFDD has been honored with a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) in the “Investigative Reporting” category for its role in the story “Sold on…