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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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  • Alexander Memorial Sept. 12 in Wait Chapel

    A memorial service for TWA crash victim Matthew Alexander will be held 11 a.m. Sept. 12 in Wait Chapel. University chaplain Ed Christman said that the Wake Forest community is invited…

  • Arrival of Freshmen Marks Start of New Plan

    Wake Forest University is preparing for the arrival of approximately 950 freshmen on Wednesday, Aug. 21, who will be the first to take part in the university’s new Plan for the…

  • New Support Center Improves Technical Support

    The Wake Forest University community now has easier access to computer services and technical support. Students will find a new computer “help desk” with expanded services in Reynolda Hall, new printers…

  • Fall Term Opens with Updated Buildings, Technology

    Extensive renovations to Johnson, Bostwick and Kitchin residence halls and other facilities were among summer improvements to the Reynolda campus. Classrooms and residence halls also received technical upgrades for the start…

  • Stories this week at Wake Forest

    Freshman to Arrive from 41 States Nearly 950 freshmen will move into residence halls beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. The best places to catch them unpacking are Collins, Bostwick,…

  • Wilkerson Named Acting Dean of Calloway School

    Wake Forest University has named Jack E. Wilkerson Jr. acting dean of the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy. Wilkerson’s appointment follows the resignation of Dana Johnson, Calloway’s dean from 1992…

  • WFU promotes Information Systems staff

    Three employees in the Wake Forest University Office of Information Systems recently received promotions. Jay L. Dominick was named assistant vice president and chief information officer. He will be responsible for…

  • Composer to have works performed

    Music written by Dan Locklair, Wake Forest University’s composer-in-residence, will be premiered at the 1996 Centennial Convention of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) in New York City July 9. New…

  • Comito promoted to assistant treasurer

    Irene A. Comito, Wake Forest University’s assistant to the vice president and treasurer for the past 10 years, has been promoted to assistant treasurer. A Kernersville resident, Comito will assist the…

  • Barnes named alumni outreach director

    Wake Forest University has promoted Meda Barnes to the position of director of alumni outreach. Barnes, who joined the university’s alumni activities office in 1993, assumes responsibility for all 91 Wake…