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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Retiree Jean Landers has died
Jean Landers, an administrative assistant in University Advancement, passed away on June 12. She was 94. Landers was a graduate of Clemmons High School and studied at the American Institute of…
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Longtime mathematics professor David Wilson has died
Associate Professor of the Practice David Wilson passed away on June 15. He was 77. Wilson served the University mathematics department for 30 years. The middle of three children, he attended…
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UPD donates unused, unneeded bikes
A guest post from Wake Forest University Police Each year, dozens of bicycles are abandoned at locations around campus. They are collected by the police department and held for the period…
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COVID data retention & disposal information: Deadline June 30
On April 19, the Campus Health Committee shared information regarding COVID data retention & disposal. Please read the entire message on the Campus Health website and take action as appropriate by June 30. If…
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Wake Forest appoints vice president and chief human resources officer
Wake Forest University has named Mary Lucal, a nationally known leader in higher education human resources, as vice president and chief human resources officer. She begins August 12. Lucal currently serves…
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After-action review committee formed
The following message is shared on behalf of committee co-chairs Raja Chatterjee and Corey D. B. Walker. Dear members of the Wake Forest community: On May 14, President Wente announced that…
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Entrepreneurship professor awarded grant from Program for Leadership and Character
Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship Ariel D. Smith has been awarded a $4,000 Course Development grant from the Program for Leadership and Character. Smith is creating a new course for the…
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History professor comments on King Charles III’s portrait
Stephanie Koscak, associate professor of history, explores the history of royal portraiture in Britain and the symbolism of King Charles III’s new – and very red – official portrait by Jonathan…
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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 have moved…
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Educating Character Initiative announces Capacity-Building Grant recipients
The Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a part of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, has awarded 41 grants of up to $50,000 to institutions nationwide seeking to educate and…