Author: Mark Anderson Archive

Dear Wake Forest Community, I write today to share that we have decided to pause the implementation of our plan to rename Wingate Hall as May 7, 1860 Hall.

Dear faculty and staff, This message was sent to all Wake Forest students today. It communicates our vaccine policy for students. We are sharing this message for your information. — Communications and External Relations

Dear faculty and staff, We received yesterday’s updated guidance from the CDC with great excitement. The effectiveness of the vaccines is going to make it possible for individuals to return to normal behavior sooner than we dared to hope. This afternoon, Governor Cooper announced changes […]

In a message to the Wake Forest University community, President Nathan O. Hatch announced steps the University is taking to address its antebellum history and affirm the humanity of all individuals. Wake Forest will rename Wingate Hall to “May 7, 1860 Hall.” May 7, 1860, […]

President Hatch announced three speakers for the undergraduate Commencement celebration on Truist Field on May 16 at 8:30 p.m. and the speaker for Baccalaureate. The three speakers will be: Condoleezza Rice, director of the Hoover Institution, 66th Secretary of State, author and professor, was the […]

Dear Wake Forest community, Today, a jury in Minneapolis, Minnesota, found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. For some, this verdict brings relief, feeling that justice […]

Dear Wake Forest faculty and staff, Thank you for your diligent work as we approach the end of a challenging semester. Later today, we will send the email below to all students and all undergraduate parents and families to share current plans about vaccination requirements […]

Wake Forest continues to adapt to changes in COVID-19 guidance and conditions. ON April 16, a message was sent with the latest updates. Read the message on Our Way Forward »

Dear faculty and staff, Today we are announcing additional details in our plan for the 2021 Commencement ceremonies. The message below will be sent to the Class of 2021 shortly. We will share more details specifically for faculty and staff soon, as well as announce […]