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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Interim law dean cited in Supreme Court case upholding Native American rights
On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)–a significant win for Tribal sovereignty. Wake Forest School of Law Interim Dean Nell Newton’s article “Federal Power…
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WFU joins Winston-Salem leaders in sponsoring new local newsletter, ‘WSToday’
A new, daily newsletter about the Winston-Salem community will launch in July. Each morning, WSToday subscribers will receive local news and event information formatted for a quick five-minute read. To help…
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New Reynolda Campus addresses support wayfinding and delivery improvements
A message from Wake Forest Facilities and Campus Services Last summer, following approval by the Winston-Salem City Council, Wake Forest completed the process of naming roads on the Reynolda Campus in…
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‘Wake Works’ presentations available online
Recordings of the “How Wake Works” workshop presentations from May 1, 2023, are now available online on the Provost’s website. The videos provide information to help faculty and staff understand how…
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WFU Facilities: Project updates and closure of Wake Forest Rd.
A message from Facilities and Campus Services – updated 6/14/2023 The University Parkway entrance to the Carroll Weathers Drive intersection will close beginning Monday, June 12 and remain closed through Friday, July…
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June Faculty & Staff Milestones
Happy Wake-versary to the 154 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University this June.
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Graylyn named 2023 Smart Stars Award winner
Graylyn International Conference Center has been named a “Best Conference Center” by Smart Meetings. Smart Meetings announced the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards on June 1. The prestigious awards…
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Memorial Service for Professor Emeritus of Education Joseph O. Milner
A service for professor of education emeritus Joseph O. Milner, who died May 27, will be held Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. in Wait Chapel. In his 45 years as…
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National CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1-7
June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. Wake Forest University is pleased to support the American Heart Association and its important mission to increase survival from cardiac arrest. CPR…
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WFU’s Dr. Cecil Price receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for dedication to student health
Dr. Cecil Price, retired Executive Director of Student Health Service at Wake Forest, has been awarded an American College Health Association (ACHA) Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2022–2023 program year. The award recognizes…