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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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  • Lee publishes edited volume

    Wei-chin Lee, professor of political science, published an edited volume, “Taiwan’s Politics in the 21st Century: Changes and Challenges” (World Scientific Pub., 2010) and contributed two chapters, “Taiwan’s Politics in the…

  • Neal featured in newspaper column

    Lynn Neal, associate professor of religion, was featured in a nationally syndicated newspaper column (September 12) on the new book that she co-authored, “Religious Intolerance in America.”

  • Kairoff receives NEH research grant

    Professor of English Claudia Kairoff and a research colleague have received a second major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to edit the works of the early 18th century…

  • Johnson to retire

    Zella Johnson is retiring as an administrative assistant in the biology department after 30 years.

  • Locklair’s music performed in Montreal

    Dan Locklair, professor of music and composer-in-residence, had a selection, “Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Montréal),” performed on August 8 in Christ Church Cathedral, Montréal, Canada by The Choristers of the Montreal…

  • Nominations sought for Employee of the Year

    Nominations are now been accepted for the 2010 Employee of the Year awards. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 29. Each year, Wake Forest presents awards to two staff members who…

  • Sign up for flu shots

    Each year Wake Forest offers all faculty, staff and retirees the opportunity to receive a free seasonal flu shot on campus. This year seasonal flu shots will be offered over a…

  • Tobacco Cessation Program

    Need help quitting smoking? Sign up for the “Freedom from Smoking” classes beginning in October.

  • Escott asked to speak at Hall induction

    Paul Escott, Reynolds Professor of History, has been asked to speak on the late Wake Forest alumnus and author W.J. Cash when Cash is inducted into the N.C. Literary Hall of…

  • Lifelong learning

    Conversational Spanish, Microsoft Excel and TIAA-CREF counseling sessions. Check out the upcoming classes and programs offered through the Professional Development Center.