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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Faculty books published
Congratulations to Wake Forest University faculty from the Reynolda Campus who reported the following books were recently published. Julia S. Jordan-Zachery & Shamara Wyllie Alhassan, Eds. (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies).…
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Reminder: Faculty and staff International Travel Policy
A message from the Center for Global Programs and Studies Dear faculty and staff, We hope you are taking time away from your busy routines to rest and enjoy time with…
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July faculty and staff anniversaries
Happy Wake-versary to the 549 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University this July.
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Beth Anne Clinch, Student Health Services nurse, has died
It is with great sadness that we announce Beth Anne Clinch, a registered nurse in Student Health Services, died on July 1. Beth was a colleague and friend to many staff,…
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New procedures for computer purchases begin July 1
Information Systems (IS) and Procurement Services have updated policies on how University computer assets are purchased to provide a more secure computing environment. All Wake Forest University-owned computers will now be…
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Vice President, Facilities and Campus Services, announces plans to step down
John Shenette, vice president for facilities and campus services, announced today that he plans to step down in September. Shenette joined the University in 2014. During his tenure, a number of…
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A message to our community: Supreme Court affirmative action decision
President Susan R. Wente and Provost Michele Gillespie sent a message to the campus community today after the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion in two cases concerning…
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Comings and goings: May 2023
See the May 2023 list of employees who joined or left the University. We look forward to working with new Wake Forest employees and appreciate the service of those who have…
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Wake Forest appoints interim registrar
Provost Michele Gillespie has appointed veteran academic administrator Polly Winfrey Griffin to the role of interim university registrar beginning August 1. She will replace Ken Gilson who has served as University…
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Submit your nominations for WFU’s 2024 commencement speaker
A message from Provost Michele Gillespie In coordination with the Commencement Speaker Committee, I’m delighted to announce that the nominating process for the 2024 Commencement Speaker is now open to all…