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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History professor comments on King Charles III’s portrait
Stephanie Koscak, associate professor of history, explores the history of royal portraiture in Britain and the symbolism of King Charles III’s new – and very red – official portrait by Jonathan…
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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 have moved…
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Educating Character Initiative announces Capacity-Building Grant recipients
The Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a part of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, has awarded 41 grants of up to $50,000 to institutions nationwide seeking to educate and…
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Former University relations vice president, Bill Joyner, has died
Retired Vice President for University Relations, G. William “Bill” Joyner, passed away on June 6 following a period of declining health. Joyner, a direct descendant of the school’s founder, Samuel Wait,…
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Miller Center construction updates
A message from Facilities and Campus Services In January, contractors placed scaffolding on the northeast corner of the Miller Center (second-floor terrace overlooking the track) ahead of planned maintenance. Infrastructure work…
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President renews Michele Gillespie’s appointment as provost
Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente announced today she has renewed Michele Gillespie’s appointment as provost for an additional three years. Gillespie began serving as provost in 2022. “Michele Gillespie combines…
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Graylyn Estate named to Top 25 Best of Adaptive Reuse by Historic Hotels of America
The Graylyn Estate, was honored on Historic Hotels of America’s 2024 Top 25 Best of Adaptive Reuse. The Graylyn Estate was honored alongside other North Carolina and South Carolina hotels. A…
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Character in our work
A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) Do you remember when Bitcoin was all the rage and Sam Bankman-Fried was getting loads of attention? He was a Forbes…
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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 have moved…
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Kimberley McAllister appointed VP for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity
A. Kimberley McAllister has been named inaugural Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity (VPRSICA), effective Sept. 1, 2024. McAllister comes from the University of California, Davis, where she…