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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W-2 electronic delivery consent notice
Employees who previously elected to receive an electronic W-2 through Workday, are automatically enrolled and will receive an electronic W-2 for 2025. If you have not previously elected to receive an electronic W-2, please enroll using…
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Update on Presidential Search
This message is sent on behalf of Curt Farmer and Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, co-chairs of the Presidential Search Committee. Dear Wake Forest community: As promised, we are providing an end-of-the-year update…
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Emergency lockdown system test postponed
The full functionality test of the newly installed emergency lockdown system on the Reynolda Campus has been postponed. The test will no longer take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17. A new…
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Research Day showcases how functional materials shape a better future
On the surface, the posters lining the walls of Benson 410 at Wake Forest’s third annual Center for Functional Materials (CFM) Research Day looked like the typical trappings of an academic…
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Increased presence of emergency vehicles on campus: Dec. 10 – 11
There will be an increased presence of emergency vehicles on the Reynolda Campus on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11 , from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. as University Police, along with Winston-Salem Police Department, Winston-Salem…
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Artisans’ Fair this Friday
Inclement weather can’t keep us from celebrating the creativity of our campus community. Wake Forest’s annual Artisans’ Fair—postponed from last week—will now take place Friday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.…
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Adjusted payroll processing schedule for winter break holiday
Please note the following adjustments to the payroll schedule due to the upcoming winter break holiday Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 2. Important: Hours that have not been approved when processing begins will not be paid until…
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Winter break temperature setback program
Wake Forest’s winter break and temperature setback program will begin the evening of Friday, Dec. 19, and end the morning of Monday, Jan. 5. The program will maintain building temperatures at…
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School of Business Dean Annette L. Ranft transitions to role as Special Advisor to the Interim Provost
Dr. Annette L. Ranft, Dean of Business and FM Kirby Foundation Professor of Strategic Management, will begin a six-month appointment as a special advisor to the Interim Provost on January 1.…
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Artisans’ Fair canceled
The Artisans’ Fair originally scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5) has been canceled due to the possibility of inclement weather. The organizers are exploring options for a potential virtual event; stay…
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