All Announcements
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Wake Forest named one of America’s best large employers by Forbes
Wake Forest University has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 by Forbes, in partnership with market research firm Statista. The recognition places Wake Forest among 700 organizations nationwide…
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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…
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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…
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WFU announces new senior VP, other personnel updates in Finance & Administration
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jacqueline A. Travisano has appointed a new senior vice president and made additional leadership changes in Finance and Administration. Brandon Gilliland has been named…
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New classroom and space improvements support teaching & learning
An ambitious renovation project to renew and refresh academic and classroom spaces on the Reynolda campus was completed for the fall semester. More than 20 classrooms, teaching labs, performance spaces, and…
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Vice President, Finance, Strategy and Planning to retire
Emily G. Neese, Vice President of Finance, Strategy and Planning, announced this week that she plans to retire at the end of the year.
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WFDD’s Backpack Campaign celebrates 15 years
A message from 88.5 WFDD WFDD invites the Wake Forest University community to celebrate 15 years of the BackPack Campaign at Radar Brewing in Winston-Salem on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, from…
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WFU Artisans’ Fair to be held on Friday, Dec. 8
The annual WFU Artisans’ Fair will be held on Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Benson Center Room 401. More than 30 vendors, all Wake Foresters, will be there…
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Volunteers needed for Lovefeast; donate to emergency fund
It’s a Wake Forest tradition to usher in the holidays with the Lovefeast, our annual candlelight service in Wait Chapel. Since 1965, we’ve gathered as a campus community for seasonal music,…
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Submit nominees for Medallion of Merit by Dec. 1
Each year, Wake Forest bestows its highest honor, the Medallion of Merit on a deserving member of the Wake Forest community. The Medallion is awarded during the annual Founders Day ceremony.…
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Wireless network maintenance scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 22
Beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Information Systems will be updating the software that controls Wake Forest University’s Wi-Fi network. While the maintenance window takes place between 5:30 and…
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Supporting our community
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Wake Forest acknowledges the pain and suffering of those directly affected and of our community members with religious, cultural, and familial connections to the region. The…
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Ken Basch, executive director of Wake Forest Properties, to retire
Ken Basch, executive director of Wake Forest Properties, has announced his retirement from Wake Forest University as of December 31. Basch joined the University in February 2008, and since then, he…