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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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  • West Awarded T.B. Rose Fellowship

    G. Page West III, an assistant professor with the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy at Wake Forest University, was awarded the 1996-1997 T.B. Rose Fellowship in Business. The fellowship recognizes…

  • Moyer Named Acting Dean of WFU’s Babcock School

    Charles Moyer has been named acting dean of Wake Forest University’s Babcock Graduate School of Management. Moyer is Integon chair of finance and professor of management at the Babcock School. Wake…

  • Webb Joins University Relations Office

    Rod Webb was named director of corporate relations for the university relations office at Wake Forest University. Webb, a 1992 Wake Forest graduate, develops financial support for the undergraduate college and…

  • Akinc Named to Thomas H. Davis Chair

    Umit Akinc, a professor with the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy at Wake Forest University, was recently appointed to the Thomas H. Davis Chair. The Davis Chair recognizes Akinc’s contributions…

  • Tenor Gives His First Recital At WFU

    In his first faculty recital at Wake Forest University, tenor Richard Heard will sing music ranging from Handel to Andrew Lloyd Weber Sunday, Oct. 13. The 4 p.m. concert in Brendle…

  • WFU Presents Schoonmaker, Reinhardt Awards

    Wake Forest University honored two professors, one for his commitment to community service and another for excellence in teaching at its Opening Convocation today. Donald E. Frey, professor of economics, was…

  • Support Center Expands Hours

    The Information Systems Support Center in Reynolda Hall has extended its weekend hours to meet increased demand for computer support. The center’s new Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

  • Else, Combes Join University Relations Staff

    Joshua Else of Winston-Salem and Melissa N. Combes of Greensboro have joined the University Relations staff at Wake Forest University. Combes was named director of development and alumni relations for the…

  • Joyner to Take Early Retirement

    G. William Joyner Jr., the vice president for university relations at Wake Forest University, has announced his intention to take early retirement effective Sept. 15. He joined the Wake Forest staff…

  • Martin Awarded Price Waterhouse Professorship

    Dale R. Martin, a former Roanoke resident and a 1964 graduate of Roanoke-Benson High School, was awarded the Price Waterhouse Professorship for Academic Excellence for his work at Wake Forest University.…