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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2025-26 Wake Forest Fellows announced
Twelve 2025 grads will return to their alma mater as Wake Forest Fellows. They will work throughout the campus community. Since 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows program has provided exceptional Wake…
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Former staff member Susan McFadyen has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Susan McFadyen passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. Susan served Wake Forest for more than 23 years as a student account specialist…
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Face to Face Speaker Forum, season five
Join Face to Face for its fifth season, kicking off this fall. Speakers for the season are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Mitt Romney, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and Cynthia Erivo. Season subscriptions…
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Mental / Behavioral Health Awareness Month at Wake Forest
May is Mental / Behavioral Health Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity for Wake Foresters to focus on their wellbeing and get the care they deserve. This month, Human Resources…
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Former staff member Tommy Murphy has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Tommy Murphy passed away on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Tommy served Wake Forest for more than 29 years, retiring in January 2024 as…
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Former staff member Wanda Ervin has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Wanda Ervin passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. Wanda served Wake Forest for nearly 23 years, retiring in 2020 as office manager…
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Former staff member Dorothy Miller has passed away
The University recently learned that former staff member Dorothy Miller passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Dorothy served Wake Forest for more than six years, retiring in 2014 as a…
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Support student success with the right materials
This message is shared on behalf of Taylor Bookstore. Here’s how the Taylor Bookstore supports faculty and students at Wake Forest University. Availability: Early adoptions ensure correct formats are in stock and delivered…
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May 2025 tree removals at Reynolda Hall
Two Willow Oak trees that have reached the end of their lifespan on campus will be removed on May 31. The wood that is usable from the trees will be saved…
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Re-envisioning inclusive excellence at Wake Forest
This message is sent on behalf of José A. Villalba, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dear Wake Forest students, staff, and faculty, Wake Forest will be…