All Announcements
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Pro Humanitate in action: Wake Forest staff build 16 beds for local children
This message is shared on behalf of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC). What happens when 40 staff members from 18 different departments step away from their desks for 2 hours and…
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Ebony Flowers chosen as a 2026 Howard Foundation Fellow
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Ebony Flowers was recently selected as a 2026 Howard Foundation Fellow. The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation is an independent agency administered by Brown…
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Erin Henslee to speak at annual American Society for Engineering Education conference
Associate Professor of Engineering Erin Henslee has been named the Distinguished Speaker for the American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE) annual conference Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI). Taking place…
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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…
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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…