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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Professor Emily Austin wins inaugural Public History of Philosophy Prize
Emily Austin, Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Public History of Philosophy Prize, a new biennial award established by the Journal of…
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Professor Oana Jurchescu named 2025 fellow of the Materials Research Society
Professor Oana Jurchescu has been elected a 2025 Fellow of the Materials Research Society (MRS), a prestigious honor recognizing the most accomplished members of the global materials research community. This distinction,…
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Teacher-Scholar Forum will feature author James Lang
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host the inaugural Teacher-Scholar Forum, taking place on April 29–30. Inspired by the success of the 2022 Inclusive Teaching Conference and made possible…
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Update on Federal Antisemitism Task Force activities
The Department of Justice’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism today canceled $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University, reportedly due to the university’s alleged failure to adequately address antisemitism…
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The Barn to host tours
Curious about The Barn at Reynolda Village? Meet the Barn team at Deacon Drop In on Monday, April 14 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a brief tour and learn more…
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Volunteers needed for annual DESK event
DESK (Discovering Education through Student Knowledge) returns on April 1, with a rain date of April 8. This annual event brings together Wake Forest students, faculty, and staff to create personalized…
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Areas of academic distinction visioning process announced
The following is a message from the Office of the Provost. The Office of the Provost has launched a visioning process for the five areas of academic distinction outlined in the…
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Public neuroscience lecture to feature Professor Ken Kishida
Wake Forest University will host Ken Kishida, associate professor of translational neuroscience, for the first of two public lectures as part of the selection process for the Boswell Presidential Chair of…
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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 have moved…
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Long-time CBS Journalist Scott Pelley to deliver 2025 commencement address
Award-winning “60 Minutes” journalist Scott Pelley will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 19. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins at 9 a.m. Pelley…