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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Teacher-Scholar Forum showcases the power of the teacher-scholar model
Faculty from across Wake Forest gathered April 28–30 for the inaugural Teacher-Scholar Forum, a new annual event hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT), in partnership with the…
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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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Wake Forest enhances support for international students, faculty, and staff:
In response to heightened concern about U.S. immigration enforcement, Wake Forest University has increased support for its international community. Through a collaboration between Global Wake Forest and the Center for International…
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TechX 2025: three reasons to attend
TechX 2025 at Wake Forest presents a valuable opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to engage with emerging technology and its pedagogical applications. This year’s event offers an intellectually focused environment full of networking…
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Center for Literacy Education sponsors education opportunity for local teachers
The Center for Literacy Education is sponsoring teacher professional development as part of the Lifelong Learning Program in the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. The first course will be “Civil Discourse in Civic Literacy” and will be taught by Cris Wiley…
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Faculty and staff parking on Commencement Monday
A message from Vice President, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services John Wise Commencement is the highlight of our academic year. It is a wonderful time for the campus community to come together…
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Required general safety training from EHS
In alignment with OSHA requirements to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, the Office of Environmental Health & Safety is expanding required safety training to include all faculty and staff. In the…
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Adoption of Statement on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom
This message is shared on behalf of President Susan R. Wente and Provost Michele Gillespie. We are pleased to announce that the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees has adopted the…
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Maria Henson, editor of Wake Forest Magazine, to retire
A message sent on behalf of Mark Petersen, senior vice president for University Advancement Maria Henson (’82), longtime editor of Wake Forest Magazine, will retire this July after 15 remarkable years at…
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Updated parking and traffic information for the Staff Appreciation Picnic and Pro Humanitate projects – May 9
Updated May 7, 2025 A message from the Wake Forest Staff Advisory Council The annual Staff Appreciation Picnic will be held on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McCreary Tower of…