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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Recent updates on federal policy shifts and University response
Several recent developments in federal government policy are impacting colleges and universities across the country. Of particular concern to members of the Wake Forest community are the uptick in U.S. immigration…
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Faculty Discover Adopt now available on Google Workspace
Faculty Discover Adopt is available on your Google Workspace to submit your upcoming adoptions. No login is required with your wfu.edu account. Access to Faculty Discover is available in the WFU Google app launcher/menu.…
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Ruiying Gao named National Humanities Center Fellow
Assistant Professor Ruiying Gao has been named a National Humanities Center (NHC) Fellow. The center recently announced the appointment of 32 Fellows for the 2025–26 academic year. Chosen from 588 applicants,…
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WFDD Breaks Fund Drive Record
The following is a message from WFDD. We’re thrilled to share that WFDD has set a new station record during our Spring Fund Drive, reaching our goal of $275,000 in just four days. This milestone marks…
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Symposium to honor art professor David Lubin
The New Yorker once described Charlotte C. Weber Professor of American Art David Lubin as an “esteemed scholar of art history in relation to popular culture.” Wake Forest faculty, staff and…
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Wake Forest to Host ‘We Play Together: Music & Gaming’
Wake Forest is hosting a three-day “We Play Together: Music & Gaming” event from April 17 to 19, positioning the University at the forefront of a growing academic area that recognizes the rich…
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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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Dr. Julie Freischlag to retire at the end of 2025
President Susan R. Wente shared a message with the campus community announcing that Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will retire at the end of 2025 as CEO and chief academic officer of…
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Wake Forest Invitational track meet to include starter gun
The Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field programs will host the 2025 Wake Forest Invitational track meet on Thursday. April 17 through Friday, April 18 at Kentner Stadium on the…
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2025 Thrive Dimension Champion Awards
The university will recognize faculty and staff who have exemplified health and well-being in their work during the 2025 Thrive Dimension Champion Awards. Nominees from across the campus community were selected…