All Announcements
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UMC and Magazine win top honors for shining a light on Wake Forest
Wake Forest is fortunate to have a talented team of writers, photographers, designers, videographers, marketers and storytellers working behind the scenes to bring the University’s story to life. Their work plays…
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Chemistry Professor John Lukesh’s redesigned lab expands undergraduate research possibilities
John Lukesh, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry, set out to create a course that would allow all of his students to benefit from a…
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Wake Forest launches new journal focused on service-learning and community engagement
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, in partnership with North Carolina Campus Engagement, announced the launch of Catalyst: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Service-Learning and Community Engagement on July 23, 2026. The journal’s…
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Faculty and staff proposals funded, December 2025 and January 2026
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in December 2025 and January 2026.
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Nominations open for Thrive Dimension Champion Awards
Do you know a faculty or staff member who has gone above and beyond in supporting wellbeing on campus this year? Nominations are now open for the Annual Thrive Dimension Champion…
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Retired faculty member Robert “Bob” Plemmons has passed away
The University recently learned that Robert “Bob” Plemmons passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Bob served the University for over 34 years as a professor in the Department of Computer…
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2026 Building the Dream award recipients announced
Intercultural Center Director Monique Gore, Associate Director of Digital Fabrication and Maker Education Paul Whitener, Eric Cisneros (’27), and Genesis Mark (’27) are the 2026 “Building the Dream” award winners. Now…
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Testing of the Wake Alert emergency system on Feb. 18
Wake Forest will test its emergency alert systems on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m. The tests are required to ensure that the University’s emergency notifications are operating properly. No action…
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Tim Silva honored for work with Department of Counseling
Admissions and Student Support Manager Tim Silva (’09, MA in Counseling ’11) was recently recognized for his service to the Department of Counseling and to the Pi Alpha Chapter of Chi…
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A tradition of hospitality: The Graylyn Estate featured in Our State magazine
Our State magazine recently spotlighted The Graylyn Estate in a feature that highlights the enduring tradition of hospitality that defines the historic boutique hotel and conference center. The story explores how…
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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…