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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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  • Fulbright specialist Sam Gladding to discuss ‘a slice of Turkey’

    Chair and Professor of Counseling Samuel T. Gladding shared his expertise of family counseling with educators and students in Turkey during a month-long stay there last summer as the University’s first…

  • Louden publishes book

    Allan Louden, professor of communication, has published the book “Navigating Opportunity: Policy Debate in the 21st Century” (IDEBATE Press, New York, 2010).

  • McLamb named assistant dean of development

    Jon McLamb has been named assistant dean of development for the School of Law. He previously worked at Georgia State University as the associate athletic director for development and marketing and…

  • Enjoy the holidays at Reynolda House

    Tickets are on sale now for the popular candlelight guided tours of historic Reynolda House, to be held on Dec. 9, 10 and 11. Tickets are $18 ($12 for members and…

  • Dedicated Deacons

    Ashley Jones in Residence Life and Housing has been working very hard to create great opportunities for students. From an RA exchange trip to Canada, to healthy and fun events for…

  • Dedicated Deacons

    My hearty thanks to those of you that have worked and will work on Wake Forest’s Habitat for Humanity house. I am so appreciative of your service and commitment to our…

  • Mitra publishes book

    Ananda Mitra, professor of communication, published the book “Alien Technology: Coping with Modern Mysteries” (Sage, 2010). He was quoted in an Arizona Republic article “Facebook, other social media give users ‘persona’…

  • Rogan publishes article, presents paper

    Randy Rogan, professor of communication, published the article “Jihad Against Infidels and Democracy: A Frame Analysis of Jihadist Ideology and Jurisprudence for Martyrdom and Violent Jihad,” in Communication Monographs (77, pp. 393-413).…

  • Von Burg presents paper

    Alessandra Beasley Von Burg, professor of communication, presented a paper, “Stochastic Citizenship: Rhetoric, Philosophy and Freedom of Movement,” at the Strangers, Aliens, Foreigners’ Conference at Oriel College, University of Oxford, England.…

  • Griffith wins award

    Ross Griffith, director of Institutional Research, was a co-recipient of the University’s Excellence in Advising Award, presented at New Student Convocation in August, for his work as a lower-division adviser. He…