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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Reminder: Here’s how WFU will communicate with you in the event of an emergency
In collaboration with Wake Forest University Police (UPD), University Marketing and Communications (UMC) assists in communicating what actions to take in an emergency. Here’s how emergency communications are shared and what…
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French awarded fellowship to tackle science misconceptions
Associate Professor of Science Education and Associate Director of the Graduate Education Program Debbie French has been named a 2024 Sound Science Fellow by the National Center for Science Education (NCSE).…
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Staff Advisory Council Meeting to be held Jan. 23
The January Staff Advisory Council meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The meeting, open to all staff, will include the following topics: For…
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Updated holiday guidelines include two-week winter break
With the support of Wake Forest President Susan Wente and Executive Vice President Jackie Travisano, the University will be implementing updated holiday guidelines for the Reynolda campus, including a two-week winter…
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Important changes from WFU Payment Services
Payment Services has announced important changes to the following policies and procedures, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Faculty, staff and students who expend University funds are encouraged to review these updated policies,…
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Academic freedom & freedom of expression
In spring 2023, President Wente and the Board of Trustees initiated a process to craft a clear, positive University-wide statement about freedom of expression and academic freedom. The new statement is…
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Belonging and Inclusion Leadership Summit
The Belonging and Inclusion Leadership Summit at Wake Forest University will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Farrell Hall. The event will bring together…
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Student Trustee Selection Committee seeks applicants
The Wake Forest University Student Trustee Selection Committee is seeking applicants and nominations for the Student Trustee position on the 2025 – 2026 Board of Trustees. The Student Trustee position is…
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Joanna Ruocco’s award-winning novel, ‘A Shore Thing,’ is a collaboration with history professor Mir Yarfitz
Creative writing and English professor Joanna Ruocco’s most recent historical romance novel, “A Shore Thing,” – a queer and trans love story – was named a “Best Romance of the Year”…
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Victor Pauca, the inspiration behind Verbal Victor app, passes away
Victor Pauca, son of computer science professor Paúl Pauca and his wife, Theresa Pauca, passed away on Dec. 13 from complications from pneumonia. He was 19. Victor was well-known among Wake…