All Announcements
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Pro Humanitate in action: Wake Forest staff build 16 beds for local children
This message is shared on behalf of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC). What happens when 40 staff members from 18 different departments step away from their desks for 2 hours and…
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Ebony Flowers chosen as a 2026 Howard Foundation Fellow
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Ebony Flowers was recently selected as a 2026 Howard Foundation Fellow. The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation is an independent agency administered by Brown…
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Erin Henslee to speak at annual American Society for Engineering Education conference
Associate Professor of Engineering Erin Henslee has been named the Distinguished Speaker for the American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE) annual conference Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI). Taking place…
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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…
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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…