The following message is shared on behalf of the Wake Forest University Staff Advisory Council. The SAC seeks nominations for new members, deadline is extended to Friday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. Are you interested in having a voice in policies and issues impacting Wake Forest employees? […]
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The University recently learned that Leon Farrow passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Leon served the University for over 12 years as a night audit clerk in Graylyn. The Wake Forest community extends its condolences to Leon’s family and friends. The Celebration of Life […]
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Take a closer look at the Graylyn estate with five things to know about this Wake Forest historical site. Located just down the road from Wake Forest University, Graylyn offers a setting that feels a bit like stepping into a European fairytale—without ever leaving Winston-Salem. […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, University Announcements
Office of Leadership Engagement Director Marcus Sanderlin was recently named to the Triad Business Journal’s 2026 class of 40 Under 40 award winners. Presented annually, the Triad Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards recognize emerging leaders who help shape the region’s economic, civic, and professional […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Mentorship, Pro Humanitate
This messages is shared on behalf of Mary Lucal, Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Dear Faculty, Staff, and Retirees, Wake Forest is committed to providing you with the tools and resources necessary for a secure retirement. Following an evaluation of our retirement plan […]
Categories: Human Resources
The University will be hosting the Divinity Board of Visitors on March 19, 2026. In preparation, parking may be limited. Additional parking options: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Friday, March 20, 2026 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Questions? Call 336.758.PARK
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Psychology Research Professor Deborah (Debbie) Best (’70, MA in Psychology ’72) recently received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research. The award recognizes Best’s career-long contributions to cross-cultural research and their significant impact on the field of psychology. She has been […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Assistant Professor of Statistics Sarah Lotspeich was recently honored with the 2026 ENAR Dionne Price Early Career PIONEER Award in Biostatistics for her outstanding innovation in mentoring, loyal service to the biostatistics community, and extraordinary impact on her field. The Award honors the legacy of […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Wake Forest University will host a team of peer reviewers from other institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) March 23–26, 2026, as part of the regular 10-year reaffirmation cycle. Originally accredited in 1921, Wake Forest has successfully […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
In this episode of Insider Perspectives, Phil Handwerk, assistant provost of Institutional Research, shares an inside look at how institutional research supports decision-making and strategic planning at Wake Forest University. Handwerk also discusses the importance of SACS accreditation and how data helps guide the […]
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