All Announcements
-
Founders Day 2026: Take a stroll through Wake Forest history
Founders Day will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The celebration includes remarks from President Susan R. Wente, the annual senior oration, the presentation of…
-
2026 Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers announced
Ballet dancer, author and founder Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address…
-
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 are no…
-
Center for Functional Materials to host 3rd annual Research Day
The Center for Functional Materials invites the Wake Forest community to attend the 3rd annual CFM Research Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 from 2–4 p.m. in Benson 410. The Center…
Categories: Research -
Update on presidential search
This message is sent on behalf of Curt Farmer and Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, co-chairs of the Presidential Search Committee. Dear Wake Forest community: We write today to offer a brief update…
-
Adjusted payroll processing schedule for 2025 Thanksgiving holiday
Please note the following adjustments to the payroll schedule due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 28. Important: Hours that have not been approved when processing begins will not be paid…
Categories: Human Resources -
Transparency in action: the annual COI commitment
Each year, all full-time faculty and staff complete their Conflict of Interest (COI) Training and Disclosure. This annual disclosure process helps us proactively identify, evaluate, and manage any potential conflicts. By…
-
Julie L. Groves receives Distinguished Risk Manager Award
The University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) has named Julie L. Groves, director of risk management, as a recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Risk Manager Award on Tuesday, Oct. 14,…
-
Parking availability: Board of Visitors
The University will be hosting Board of Visitors meetings on November 13-14, 2025. In preparation, parking may be limited. Below, we have outlined additional parking options for you. Please share with your colleagues…
Categories: University Announcements -
Retired faculty member Ralph Tower has passed away
The University recently learned that Professor Emeritus of Business Ralph Tower passed on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Ralph served the University for 34 years, retiring in 2014. During his tenure, Ralph…
Categories: University Announcements -
Chaplain’s Emergency Fund: A resource to give and receive help
The Chaplain’s Emergency Fund strengthens the Wake Forest community by offering opportunities to both give generously and receive compassionate support when unexpected challenges arise. Supported primarily through donations, the fund provides…
Categories: Resources at Wake -
Wake Forest receives professional development award to strengthen vocational exploration
Wake Forest has been awarded the Professional Development Award by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). The $25,000 grant will support professional…
-
Notice of planned helicopter landing on Davis Field on Nov. 14
Wake Forest Emergency Medical Services will be conducting a training event involving the landing of an AirCare helicopter from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on Davis Field on Friday, Nov. 14,…
Categories: University Announcements