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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Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library plans to retire
After ten years of outstanding leadership, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Dean Tim Pyatt has announced that he will not seek another term as dean after his second five-year term ends on…
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REMINDER: Indoor Emergency Alert Systems testing May 28, 29 & 31
This is a reminder that tests of Wake Forest Indoor Emergency Alert Systems will be conducted May 28, 29 and 31. All testing will be conducted between the hours of 9…
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Introducing (or re-introducing) WFU’s Professional Development Center
A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team “I am so glad we still have it.” “Where have you all been?” “We have a what?” These are the responses our…
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Near-Term Central Space Planning virtual feedback opportunity
On May 1, the Near-Term Central Space Planning Committee and Ayers Saint Gross held an Open House to hear Wake Forest faculty, staff and students’ thoughts on priorities for outdoor spaces,…
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WFU selects experiential learning as next Quality Enhancement Plan topic
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that Wake Forest University has chosen “experiential learning” as the topic for its next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), based on the proposal…
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Tenure and promotion announcements
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty who recently received promotions. 👏 Promotion to Full Professor Lisa Blee, History Hana Brown, Sociology Justin Esarey, Politics and International Affairs Sarah Esstman, Biology…
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Indoor Emergency Alert Systems Testing May 28, 29 & 31
For those who will be on campus next week, please note that tests of Wake Forest Indoor Emergency Alert Systems will be conducted May 28, 29 and 31. All testing will…
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Update regarding University demonstration and chalking policies
A message from Communications and External Relations On May 3, the University announced the implementation of an interim policy that designated the time, place and manner for demonstrations that expired May…
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Donate a backpack for local students
Join the Office of Civic & Community Engagement in donating new backpacks for the 2024-2025 school year! Backpacks will be distributed this summer at free community events hosted by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth…
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Wake Forest honors faculty and staff retirees
As another school year draws to a close, there are many causes for celebration on campus. While we send off our graduates on a new journey, we also celebrate and honor…