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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Former University relations vice president, Bill Joyner, has died
Retired Vice President for University Relations, G. William “Bill” Joyner, passed away on June 6 following a period of declining health. Joyner, a direct descendant of the school’s founder, Samuel Wait,…
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Miller Center construction updates
A message from Facilities and Campus Services In January, contractors placed scaffolding on the northeast corner of the Miller Center (second-floor terrace overlooking the track) ahead of planned maintenance. Infrastructure work…
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President renews Michele Gillespie’s appointment as provost
Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente announced today she has renewed Michele Gillespie’s appointment as provost for an additional three years. Gillespie began serving as provost in 2022. “Michele Gillespie combines…
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Graylyn Estate named to Top 25 Best of Adaptive Reuse by Historic Hotels of America
The Graylyn Estate, was honored on Historic Hotels of America’s 2024 Top 25 Best of Adaptive Reuse. The Graylyn Estate was honored alongside other North Carolina and South Carolina hotels. A…
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Character in our work
A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) Do you remember when Bitcoin was all the rage and Sam Bankman-Fried was getting loads of attention? He was a Forbes…
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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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Kimberley McAllister appointed VP for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity
A. Kimberley McAllister has been named inaugural Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity (VPRSICA), effective Sept. 1, 2024. McAllister comes from the University of California, Davis, where she…
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Wake Forest faculty & staff anniversaries, June 2024
Happy Wake-versary to the 166 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University in June 2024.
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Office of Personal & Career Development staffers recognized at NCACE conference
Senior Associate Director, Employer Relations, Lori Sykes and Director of Employer Relations Dana Hutchens were honored at the May annual conference for the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (NCACE).
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Faculty recognized for dedication as teacher-scholars and for academic excellence
Congratulations to the 2024 College Faculty Award Winners. Their dedication as teacher-scholars and commitment to academic excellence is exemplary. You can read more about the award winners on the College website.