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PDC now accepting applicants for New Leader Institute

Applications are now open for the inaugural New Leader Institute of ‘24-25. The Professional Development Center (PDC) welcomes applications from staff who are first-time managers or supervisors and new to a formalized leadership position in their careers.  Participants will learn the difference between managing and […]


WFU announces new appointments in the Provost’s office

Wake Forest University is delighted to announce Mary Muchane’s appointment as the inaugural Assistant Provost for Faculty Development, effective September 1. Muchane joins Wake Forest from Davidson College, where she served as the assistant dean for research development and director of sponsored programs. As the assistant […]


‘Therapeutic Lifestyle Change’ fall 2024 program

Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2024 fall semester Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program.  Therapeutic Lifestyle Change is a 12-week program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed to assist […]

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Former head custodian, Lorraine Gentry, has died

Retired head custodian Lorraine Gentry passed away on Saturday, July 6. Gentry served in the University’s Building Services department for 30 years. We extend our condolences to Gentry’s family and friends and to those who had the opportunity to know her. An obituary is available […]


Unlocking potential with the gift of feedback

A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) When we receive gifts, many of us are told to say “thank you” and graciously accept them even when we don’t like them. For those of us who have heard “feedback is a gift,” I […]


‘Healthy Weight for You’ fall 2024 program

Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2024 fall semester “HWFU” program.  Healthy Weight for You is a 6-month program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed to assist and […]

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