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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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…
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Wake Forest faculty & staff anniversaries, June 2024
Happy Wake-versary to the 166 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University in June 2024.
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Office of Personal & Career Development staffers recognized at NCACE conference
Senior Associate Director, Employer Relations, Lori Sykes and Director of Employer Relations Dana Hutchens were honored at the May annual conference for the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (NCACE).
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Faculty recognized for dedication as teacher-scholars and for academic excellence
Congratulations to the 2024 College Faculty Award Winners. Their dedication as teacher-scholars and commitment to academic excellence is exemplary. You can read more about the award winners on the College website.