All Announcements
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UMC and Magazine win top honors for shining a light on Wake Forest
Wake Forest is fortunate to have a talented team of writers, photographers, designers, videographers, marketers and storytellers working behind the scenes to bring the University’s story to life. Their work plays…
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Chemistry Professor John Lukesh’s redesigned lab expands undergraduate research possibilities
John Lukesh, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry, set out to create a course that would allow all of his students to benefit from a…
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Wake Forest launches new journal focused on service-learning and community engagement
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, in partnership with North Carolina Campus Engagement, announced the launch of Catalyst: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Service-Learning and Community Engagement on July 23, 2026. The journal’s…
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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…
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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…