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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 Names Dominick Associate Dean of ICCEL

    Wake Forest University has named Jay Dominick the associate dean of the university’s International Center for Computer Enhanced Learning (ICCEL). In his new position, Dominick will continue his responsibilities as assistant…

  • Former Health Service Director Receives Honor

    Dr. Mary Ann Taylor, a former director of the Wake Forest University Student Health Service, was honored Tuesday, Feb. 2, with the university’s highest award, the Medallion of Merit, during Founders’…

  • WFU Names Respess Assistant Registrar

    Nancy Respess has been named assistant registrar and director of registration at Wake Forest University. Respess joined the Wake Forest Registrar’s office in 1990. She was formerly a data specialist in…

  • Several Sources Available for WFU “Bad Weather” Plans

    In the event of bad weather, Wake Forest University students will have a number of places to turn this academic year for news about Reynolda Campus plans. The Wake Forest News…

  • McCray Named BellSouth Mobility Fellow at WFU

    Gordon McCray of Winston-Salem was recently named the BellSouth Mobility Technology Faculty Fellow for the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy at Wake Forest University. McCray joined the Calloway school as…

  • WFU Appoints Assistant Director of College Fund

    David McConnell has joined the Office of University Advancement at Wake Forest University as assistant director of the College Fund. McConnell is responsible for the Parents’ Campaign, the Senior Class Campaign…

  • WFU Names Barnes Director of MBA Annual Programs

    Wake Forest University has named Paul W. Barnes director of MBA annual programs for the Babcock Graduate School of Management. Barnes’ responsibilities include fundraising, corporate relations, alumni activities, and student, faculty…

  • University Advancement Announces Promotions

    Wake Forest University has promoted three employees and hired another in its University Advancement office as part of its continued development of electronic communications with alumni. Tim Snyder, a 1988 Wake…

  • WFU Presents Awards to Litcher, Allen

    Wake Forest University honored two of its professors today at the university’s Opening Convocation. Professor of Education John Litcher was presented the Donald O. Schoonmaker Faculty Award for Community Service. Charles…

  • WFU Appoints Eckenroth Compliance Officer

    Wake Forest University has appointed Gary Eckenroth to the newly created position of university compliance officer. Eckenroth heads the new University Compliance Office for Wake Forest’s Reynolda and Bowman Gray campuses.…