All Announcements
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Christa Colyer to deliver April 2 Annual Poteat Lecture
Known for her innovative teaching style and remarkable devotion to her students, Chemistry Professor Christa Colyer will present the 26th Annual Poteat Lecture. Colyer’s lecture will take place on Thursday, April…
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Staff Advisory Council nominations due April 3
The following message is shared on behalf of the Wake Forest University Staff Advisory Council. The SAC seeks nominations for new members, deadline is Friday, April 3rd at 5:00pm Are you…
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Marcus Sanderlin named as one of Triad Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
Office of Leadership Engagement Director Marcus Sanderlin was recently named to the Triad Business Journal’s 2026 class of 40 Under 40 award winners. Presented annually, the Triad Business Journal’s 40 Under…
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Educating for character at Wake Forest: Leadership and character certificate program
A message from Wake Forest’s Learning and Development (previously PDC) team In this month’s Learning and Development blog, we are featuring one of our partners in professional development on campus, The…
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Volunteers requested for Family Weekend 2025
Wake Forest University Family Weekend will be held Sept. 26-28. More than 3,000 guests will be on campus for this event. The Family Weekend planning committee is requesting support to provide…
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Nelly van Doorn-Harder named Kenan Professor in the Humanities
Nelly van Doorn-Harder, professor of religious studies and co-director of Middle East and South Asia studies, has been appointed as the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor in the Humanities. “I was…
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Security services transition at Wake Downtown begins August 3
Effective August 3, the security provider at Wake Downtown will transition from Sunstates Security to Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Security Services. This change impacts both Wake Downtown and the Wake Forest…
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Update from the Campus Climate Task Group
In response to the 2024 Belonging and Inclusion Campus Evaluation, the Campus Climate Task Group (CCTG) has identified nine enterprise-wide goals endorsed by University leadership. The CCTG will begin developing an…
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Staff search and onboarding: Updated guides and new tools
The Office of Human Resources is excited to announce significant updates to key online resources, all designed to enhance the hiring and onboarding experience for leaders and new staff members. These…
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Nell Jessup Newton named interim provost
This message is shared on behalf of President Susan R. Wente. Dear campus community, I am pleased to announce that Nell Jessup Newton, Professor Emerita of Law at the University of…
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Staff member Kyle Buchanan has passed away
Kyle Buchanan passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Kyle was a security guard at Graylyn and served the University for six years. “Kyle was a valued member of our team, known for…
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Curious about The Barn at Reynolda Village?
Come to the Deacon Drop In on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 4:30-6 p.m. Enjoy a brief tour and learn more about rental options for meetings, retreats and special events. All WFU…
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Former staff member Ross Griffith has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Ross Griffith passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Ross served Wake Forest for 47 years, retiring in 2014 as director of institutional…