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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Increased presence of emergency vehicles on campus: July 9 & July 16
There will be an increased presence of emergency vehicles on the Reynolda Campus on Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 16 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. as University Police, along…
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Building trust through leadership
A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team. The PDC welcomes its newest member, Paige Edwards-Werhan, Assistant Director of Learning & Development. Read on to hear her thought leadership on…
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Jennifer Rogers appointed associate dean for academic advising
Jennifer Rogers has been appointed as the associate dean for Academic Advising in the College after serving as interim associate dean in the Office of Academic Advising this past academic year. She…
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Tests of WFU emergency alert systems to be held Monday, July 7
Wake Forest’s Emergency Alert Systems will be tested on Monday, July 7. Testing will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University’s…
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A Message from Provost Gillespie
Provost Michele Gillespie announced today that she will step away from her Provost role and return to her role as the Presidential Endowed Professor in Southern History. Read her message to…
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Staff reflections: Summer 2025 – looking forward
We asked a few staff members to share what they are most looking forward to this summer. Here’s what they had to say.
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Staff reflections: Summer 2025 fond memories
As we gear up for the fall semester, we’re taking a moment to look back. We asked staff to share a highlight from the past year—their responses reflect the spirit, dedication,…
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Composer Dan Locklair to be honored by radio station WDAV in Davidson, NC
Composer Dan Locklair, who will retire from full-time teaching after 43 years at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem on Monday, June 30, is being honored that day by radio station WDAV 89.9…
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Jazz master Branford Marsalis named WFU’s ‘Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence’
Jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named Wake Forest University’s 2025 Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence. Marsalis, a globally celebrated artist known for his unparalleled contributions to jazz, classical music, film, and Broadway,…
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Saying goodbye to WIN: Focusing on enhanced digital resources
Since its inception in 1998, WIN has played a crucial role as Wake Forest University’s central digital hub for connecting to essential resources. As campus has grown and needs have evolved,…