All Announcements
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Canvas cybersecurity incident
Canvas, Wake Forest’s cloud-based learning management system, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident. Instructure, the company that operates Canvas, has informed school systems and higher education institutions across the country, including Wake…
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2026 Staff Appreciation Picnic Highlights
Staff came together on Friday, May 1, at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium for the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, hosted by the Staff Advisory Council. The event celebrated the hard work…
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Scheduled University wi-fi maintenance
On Sunday, May 10, beginning at noon, the University’s wi-fi network will undergo required upgrades and maintenance. During this time campus users may experience intermittent outages ranging from a few seconds…
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Brad Maki named University Registrar
Wake Forest is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Maki as its new University registrar, effective August 1. Maki brings nearly two decades of higher education experience to this pivotal…
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A must-have knowledge: Know thyself
A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) Imagine a family member or close friend seeking advice asking you, “What type of knowledge do you need to be successful…
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Transitions in Offices of Financial Aid and Undergraduate Admissions
Wake Forest has announced leadership changes within its Office of Financial Aid and Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Effective July 1, Tom Benza (MA ‘13) will be stepping down as the director…
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Retiree Jean Landers has died
Jean Landers, an administrative assistant in University Advancement, passed away on June 12. She was 94. Landers was a graduate of Clemmons High School and studied at the American Institute of…
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Longtime mathematics professor David Wilson has died
Associate Professor of the Practice David Wilson passed away on June 15. He was 77. Wilson served the University mathematics department for 30 years. The middle of three children, he attended…
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UPD donates unused, unneeded bikes
A guest post from Wake Forest University Police Each year, dozens of bicycles are abandoned at locations around campus. They are collected by the police department and held for the period…
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COVID data retention & disposal information: Deadline June 30
On April 19, the Campus Health Committee shared information regarding COVID data retention & disposal. Please read the entire message on the Campus Health website and take action as appropriate by June 30. If…
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Wake Forest appoints vice president and chief human resources officer
Wake Forest University has named Mary Lucal, a nationally known leader in higher education human resources, as vice president and chief human resources officer. She begins August 12. Lucal currently serves…
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After-action review committee formed
The following message is shared on behalf of committee co-chairs Raja Chatterjee and Corey D. B. Walker. Dear members of the Wake Forest community: On May 14, President Wente announced that…
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Entrepreneurship professor awarded grant from Program for Leadership and Character
Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship Ariel D. Smith has been awarded a $4,000 Course Development grant from the Program for Leadership and Character. Smith is creating a new course for the…