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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Changes to how students apply to study abroad
During the 2025-26 academic year, the Provost’s Office convened task forces of students, faculty, staff, and administrators to analyze Wake Forest’s study abroad process and to create a plan to address…
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Former faculty member Shawn Arthur has passed away
The University recently learned that Shawn Arthur passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Shawn served the University for six years as a visiting assistant professor in the Department for the…
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Professional headshots available monthly for faculty, staff
Studio-quality headshots are available at no cost to Wake Forest faculty and staff on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at the University Corporate Center. Each…
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Parking availability: Upcoming Events on Campus
The University will be hosting multiple events across campus from August 12-14, 2026. Parking may be limited in preparation. Wednesday, August 12th – Friday, August 14th Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Thursday, August 13th Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Transportation…
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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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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at Allegacy Stadium
As a Wake Forest faculty or staff member, you and your immediate family are invited to attend Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at Allegacy Stadium, courtesy of Human Resources, the Office…
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Educating Character Initiative launches new nationwide effort with $8.5 million grant
Wake Forest and the ECI have received $8.5 million in a joint grant—$3.5 million from the John Templeton Foundation matched by $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc.—to organize new communities around…
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Forbes ranks Wake Forest among America’s Best Employers for Women
Wake Forest has again been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women, earning the No. 38 spot on the 2026 list, up seven places from No. 45…
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Wake Forest climbs to No. 17 in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges ranking
Wake Forest ranked No. 17 in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2026 ranking, climbing eight spots from its No. 25 debut on last year’s inaugural list. The ranking evaluates colleges and universities that…
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Retired staff member Werner Kist has passed away
The University recently learned that Werner Kist passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Werner served the University for 14 years, retiring in 2020 as a tutor in Athletics. The Wake…
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