All Announcements
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UMC and Magazine win top honors for shining a light on Wake Forest
Wake Forest is fortunate to have a talented team of writers, photographers, designers, videographers, marketers and storytellers working behind the scenes to bring the University’s story to life. Their work plays…
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Chemistry Professor John Lukesh’s redesigned lab expands undergraduate research possibilities
John Lukesh, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry, set out to create a course that would allow all of his students to benefit from a…
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Wake Forest launches new journal focused on service-learning and community engagement
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, in partnership with North Carolina Campus Engagement, announced the launch of Catalyst: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Service-Learning and Community Engagement on July 23, 2026. The journal’s…
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Strategic visioning for areas of academic distinction continues
A message shared on behalf of the Office of the Provost Last spring, the Office of the Provost launched a visioning process for the five areas of academic distinction outlined in…
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Nate Plageman appointed next Faculty Athletics Representative
President Susan R. Wente has named Nate Plageman, associate professor of history and coordinator of the African studies minor, as the University’s next Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). Plageman began serving as…
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Help shape AI’s future at Wake Forest
The Center for Analytics Impact in conjunction with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, the Provost’s Office and IS has launched 2 AI Usage and Attitudes surveys. One is for…
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WFDD wins prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award
88.5 WFDD has been honored with a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) in the “Investigative Reporting” category for its role in the story “Sold on…
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Community ballet program now registering for Fall 2025
The Community Ballet program at Wake Forest will begin its next term on September 9, 2025. Classes are held once per week and serve children ages 4–18, with a dedicated eight-week…
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Forbes recognizes Wake Forest named as one of ‘America’s Best Employers for Women’
Wake Forest is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2025. The University ranks 45 out of 700, and it is one of only two North…
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Laura Minton named Acquavella Director of University Art Galleries and Collections
Laura Minton (’11) has been appointed the Acquavella Director of University Art Galleries and Collections at Wake Forest, effective September 15, 2025. In this role, Minton will oversee the newly renovated…
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Faculty Senate announces new executive committee: First meeting Aug. 27
The Faculty Senate—the faculty body responsible for shared governance across Wake Forest’s academic operations—has announced its new executive committee for 2025-26: The Faculty Senate reflects Wake Forest’s traditions of community, integrity,…
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Faculty and Staff Night at Allegacy Stadium, Aug. 29
Wake Forest faculty and staff are invited to attend Faculty and Staff Night at Allegacy Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2025 for the opening night football game against Kennesaw State. Enjoy a free…
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Insider Perspectives with Maria Henson
View the first episode of Inside WFU: Insider Perspectives. In this episode, Maria Henson, editor of Wake Forest Magazine, reflects on her career, the stories that have shaped Wake Forest, and…