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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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    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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  • Wake Forest Road closing

    The Special Olympics will be held on campus again on April 26 – 28. Events will take place in Kentner Stadium from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wake Forest Road will…

  • Mathematics’ Kirkman wins service award

    Longtime mathematics professor Ellen Kirkman has received an award for outstanding service from the Mathematical Association of America. Kirkman received the MAA’s Southeastern Section Distinguished Service Award. She was recognized for…

  • Staff Advisory Council elections

    Chose the representative for your division. Vote now through April 28 at 5 p.m. at http://business.wfu.edu/apps/sac/. For general information on the SAC, visit http://groups.wfu.edu/staffcouncil/.

  • The real inside couple of DC

    In a wide-ranging conversation, journalists Al Hunt (’65) and Judy Woodruff talked about politics and government, working and raising a family in Washington, D.C., the rise of social media and the…

  • The Creative Arts in Counseling

    Role playing, writing or drawing what one is feeling can have significant therapeutic value, counseling professor Samuel T. Gladding explains in his book “The Creative Arts in Counseling.” Read more.

  • ‘Losing to Win:’ Race and college athletics

    Scholars, journalists, coaches, athletes, and athletic administrators will examine the complex racial issues affecting intercollegiate athletics during a major conference at Wake Forest April 13 and 14. The conference, “Losing to…

  • Continuing education

    Computer basics, how to use social media, retirement counseling, CPR training, beginning Spanish and more: Sign up for a class through the Professional Development Center. Read more.

  • Campus Day

    About 460 high-school students and their parents are expected on campus Friday for Campus Day. Although no parking lots will be closed, faculty and staff should expect increased traffic on campus,…

  • Using creativity to heal the mind

    A woman suffering from domestic violence acts out what is happening in her home. A man struggling with issues at work writes down what causes him stress. A child dealing with…

  • Dancing to support the homeless

    Several Wake Forest staff members, professors and students are putting their dancing shoes on — and their pride on the line — to raise money for the Bethesda Center for the…