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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Lauren Pressley named next Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Following a national search, Wake Forest University has named Lauren Pressley as the next Dean of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, effective July 1, 2025. “Lauren Pressley’s return to Wake Forest…
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Melissa Clodfelter named Elon University’s Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Clodfelter, assistant vice president of faculty and staff experience, has accepted the position of Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Office at Elon University. She will join Elon at…
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Craig Slaughter named executive director of financial aid
Wake Forest has named Craig Slaughter executive director of financial aid. Slaughter, who has served as the associate vice president for enrollment and director of financial aid at Kenyon College since…
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New ‘HELPS’ heart health program
Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Spring semester’s new “Heart Health” program. The Heart Health Program (HHP) is a 12-week program offered…
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SACSCOC and faculty rosters
As part of our 2026 SACSCOC reaffirmation of accreditation report, the University must demonstrate that all courses in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms are taught by qualified instructors (SACSCOC…
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Employee Wellbeing Week
The Wellbeing Center invites all Reynolda Campus employees, business affiliate partners, retirees, and their partners/spouses to participate in the University’s Employee Wellbeing Week from Monday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 10.…
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The power of looking back
A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team Now that we are in the final month of 2024, it’s only natural that many of us look back on what this…
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WFU winter break and temperature setback program
Wake Forest University’s winter break and temperature setback program will begin the evening of Friday, Dec. 20, and end the morning of Monday, Jan. 6. The program will maintain building temperatures…
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2024 Disability Champion Awards
The Wake Forest Disability Affinity Resource Group has announced the recipients of the 2024 “Disability Champion Awards.” The awards highlight exceptional contributions and service to Wake Forest’s disability community. Award winners…
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ConsentCon 2025 registration is open
ConsentCon 2025, a conference dedicated to exploring the meaning and operationalization of consent on college campuses, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Benson University Center. The conference will…