All Announcements
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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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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…
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Atrium Health notification
You may have recently received a letter in the mail from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist regarding an Aetna CVS Health Marketplace insurance plan that will no longer be available in…
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Retired Faculty member Richard Barnett has passed away
The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History Richard Barnett passed on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Richard served the University for over 36 years, retiring in 1997. During his tenure,…
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IS accessibility leader featured by national EDUCAUSE podcast
Information Systems Director of Technology Accessibility, Eudora Struble, was recently interviewed for EDUCAUSE’s “Exchange” series. Her work on the AI/Accessibility interview highlights Wake Forest’s commitment to accessibility and reputation as a…
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Christa Colyer and Anna Henley recognized by the 2025 College Board of Visitors for their leadership
Professor of Chemistry Christa Colyer has been awarded the 2025 College Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award for her commitment to compassionate leadership in both her research and her teaching. Associate Director of Academic Affairs Anna…
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How Professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an AI laboratory
What if a final paper wasn’t a paper at all, but a custom digital brain built by the students themselves? Learn how Wake Forest Physics professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an…
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Retired faculty member James Barefield has passed away
The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History James Pierce Barefield passed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. James served the University for over 40 years, retiring in 2004. James’s passion…
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Staff member Rick Davis has passed away
Rick Davis passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Rick served as supervisor of custodial services with Facilities and dedicated 13 years of service to the University. “Rick was a true…
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Wake Up to possibility
Wake Forest launches first-ever University-level marketing campaign to amplify academic reputation Wake Forest is launching a bold new chapter in its story of academic excellence with the introduction of The Wake…
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Special Collections & Archives brings together classic literature and Halloween fun with “A Gothic Romance Event”
Continuing spooky season on campus and only two days after the success of Project Pumpkin, “A Gothic Romance Event” is taking place Thursday, Oct. 30, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in ZSR’s Special…
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Former faculty member Phyllis Trible has passed away
The University recently learned that Phyllis Trible passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Phyllis served the University in several roles throughout her lifetime, teaching in both the Department of Religion…
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