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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 Faculty Receive Promotions

    The following 13 Wake Forest University faculty members will receive promotions effective July 1: Stephen B. Boyd, associate professor of religion, will be promoted to professor. James C. Fishbein, associate professor…

  • Trustees Approve Fiscal 1997 Budget, Elect Members

    Wake Forest University’s board of trustees have approved a total operating budget of $473.7 million for fiscal 1997, which begins July 1. During its April 3-4 meeting on campus, the board…

  • Moyer Named Dean of Babcock School

    R. Charles Moyer has been named Dean of the Babcock Graduate School of Management at Wake Forest University. Wake Forest President Thomas K. Hearn Jr. announced Moyer’s appointment this afternoon at…

  • Construction Closes Part of Wingate Road, Parking Lot

    Wake Forest University will temporarily close a section of Wingate Road and a campus parking lot in March due to construction activities with the universityís new south chiller plant. A section…

  • Former Math Professor Receives WFU’s Highest Honor

    Wake Forest University honored retired mathematics professor Ivey Gentry with its highest honor, the medallion of merit, during Founders’ Day Convocation on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Gentry joined Wake Forest’s faculty in…

  • Public Affairs Takes Top Honors for Communications

    Wake Forest University’s Office of Public Affairs won 12 awards in the 1996 District III communications competition of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE),the most by any…

  • WFU Holds Memorial Service for Giles

    A memorial service will be held for Christopher Giles, a retired Wake Forest music professor, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Brendle Recital Hall. Giles taught piano at Wake Forest…

  • Ceremony to Honor December Graduation Candidates

    A recognition ceremony for December graduation candidates is scheduled at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, in Brendle Recital Hall. The ceremony will include remarks by provost David G. Brown and special…

  • WFU Seeks Nominations for Waddill Teaching Award

    Nominations for the Marcellus Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award at Wake Forest University are being accepted until Dec. 13. The $20,000 award recognizes exceptional educators who graduated from Wake Forest. Each…

  • Harrison Awarded Benson-Pruitt Professorship

    J. Kline Harrison, an associate professor at Wake Forest University’s Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, was awarded the Benson-Pruitt Professorship. Awarded for a three-year term, the professorship recognizes outstanding scholarly…