All Announcements
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Wake Forest named one of America’s best large employers by Forbes
Wake Forest University has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 by Forbes, in partnership with market research firm Statista. The recognition places Wake Forest among 700 organizations nationwide…
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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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University policy update
On May 21, the University issued interim guidance regarding campus demonstrations and chalking and committed to issuing a permanent policy by August 1. The Policy on Demonstrations, Chalking, and Posting was…
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Former head custodian, Lorraine Gentry, has died
Retired head custodian Lorraine Gentry passed away on Saturday, July 6. Gentry served in the University’s Building Services department for 30 years. We extend our condolences to Gentry’s family and friends…
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Unlocking potential with the gift of feedback
A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) When we receive gifts, many of us are told to say “thank you” and graciously accept them even when we don’t…
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‘Healthy Weight for You’ fall 2024 program
Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2024 fall semester “HWFU” program. Healthy Weight for You is a 6-month program offered to full-time, permanent…
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International Black Theatre Festival starts today
A generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation has fueled a partnership among Wake Forest’s School of Divinity, the University’s Wake the Arts Center, and Winston-Salem’s NC Black Repertory Theatre (NC…
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Board of Trustees announces officers and members
The members of the Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University are pleased to announce its next class of Trustees and Officers, for the term beginning July 1, 2024. Officers for…
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Faculty and staff books published
Congratulations to Wake Forest University faculty from the Reynolda Campus who reported the following books were published. Neil DeVotta, Ed. (Politics & International Affairs). An Introduction to South Asian Politics, Routledge.…
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Wake Forest faculty & staff anniversaries, July 2024
Happy Wake-versary to the 589 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University in July 2024.
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Chris Donald appointed University Chaplain
Following a national search, Reverend Chris Donald has been named University Chaplain effective August 12. Donald comes to Wake Forest from Vanderbilt University, where he served as the university chaplain for…
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Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident
On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare – a widely used provider of healthcare billing and data systems – disclosed a cybersecurity incident that had ramifications across the healthcare industry, impacting an…