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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Project Pumpkin brings joy despite the rain: Faculty and staff join in the fun
The rain didn’t dampen the spirit of this beloved Wake Forest tradition. Hundreds of children from the community came to campus for a festive afternoon of games, treats, and Halloween fun.…
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Former staff member Lillian Shelton has passed away
The University recently learned that Lillian Shelton (MALS ’06) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Lillian served as the longtime director of the Secrest Artists Series, retiring in 2013 after…
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Fifth Annual Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition
The WFU Technology Accessibility Team and the Accessible Content Working Group are sponsoring the fifth annual Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition. This initiative supports the mission of making campus websites and digital content more inclusive by…
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Cybersecurity training reminder
A friendly reminder that the Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month Training is currently available and is a required task for all faculty and staff. If you have not finished the module, please…
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Alumni Hall renovations advance as part of Wake Forest’s Near-Term Space Plan
Alumni Hall Update As part of Wake Forest’s Near-Term Central Campus Space Plan and continued capital investments in academic and student support spaces, renovations to Alumni Hall are well underway. This…
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What you need to know: Project Pumpkin
Highlights and details for faculty and staff Project Pumpkin is one of the largest and most beloved annual traditions that brings the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community together, with all proceeds…
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Bookstore and Deacon Shop Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Bookstore and Deacon Shop for a special Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Enjoy exclusive savings and fun all day long—including 25% off…
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Faculty and staff proposals funded, September 2025
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in September 2025.
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Health & Exercise Science Department’s HELPS program celebrates milestone
For 50 years and counting, a program founded at Wake Forest University has helped thousands of people live longer, healthier lives. Among them is Tom Mullen, the dean of the college…
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Professor Kristen Beavers puts weighted vests to the test
Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone…
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