All Announcements
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UMC and Magazine win top honors for shining a light on Wake Forest
Wake Forest is fortunate to have a talented team of writers, photographers, designers, videographers, marketers and storytellers working behind the scenes to bring the University’s story to life. Their work plays…
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Chemistry Professor John Lukesh’s redesigned lab expands undergraduate research possibilities
John Lukesh, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry, set out to create a course that would allow all of his students to benefit from a…
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Wake Forest launches new journal focused on service-learning and community engagement
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, in partnership with North Carolina Campus Engagement, announced the launch of Catalyst: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Service-Learning and Community Engagement on July 23, 2026. The journal’s…
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Staff Advisory Council meeting dates and times announced for 2026-2027
Staff are encouraged to mark their calendars and plan to join us for this year’s Staff Advisory Council meetings. Based on feedback from staff, we are piloting a return to in-person…
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Paula Gentius to Step Down from Board Secretary Role
Paula Gentius will step down from her roles as Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Director of the Board Office. She will continue in her current role through the October…
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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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Retired staff member Elen Knott has passed away
The University recently learned that Elen Knott passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Elen served the University for over 21 years, retiring in 2003 as head of reference with ZSR…
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A message from President Peter Rodriguez on his first day
Today marks the official first day for Dr. Peter Rodriguez as the 15th president of Wake Forest University. In a message sent to the campus community, Dr. Rodriguez shared his excitement…
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Information Systems staff member Carl Fulp has passed
Carl D. Fulp, Jr., Senior Enterprise Applications and Integrations Developer in Information Systems, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Carl served the University for over 30 years. “Carl’s more than…
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Spring 2026 edition of Global Gauge
Global Wake Forest recently released the Spring 2026 edition of Global Gauge, a semesterly publication showcasing the breadth and impact of University initiatives. While the featured stories represent a snapshot of the global engagement taking place…
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University Police earns national accreditation
The Wake Forest University Police Department has earned accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the leading authority on campus public safety. Through a comprehensive review process,…
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Staff Advisory Council members for 2026-27
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) recognizes with grateful appreciation our outgoing SAC President, Stephanie Carter-Atkins, and Vice President, Ashley Hawkins Parham, both of whom served from 2020-2026. We also thank our outgoing SAC…
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Pro Humanitate in action: Wake Forest staff build 16 beds for local children
This message is shared on behalf of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC). What happens when 40 staff members from 18 different departments step away from their desks for 2 hours and…
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