The following is an excerpt from Greater Winston-Salem,Inc. Hosting the German Men’s National Team (Deutscher Fußball-Bund, DFB) home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a collaborative effort with a long-lasting impact. This high-profile global partnership generated an immediate estimated visitor economic impact of […]
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Note (Updated 6/8/26): All available tickets have been claimed. Guests will need a ticket for entry. Wake Forest University will host an open training session for the German Men’s National Team on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at W. Dennie Spry Stadium. Winston-Salem will […]
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Wake Forest is making a significant investment in the future of the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black marching band. The new initiative is designed to strengthen the band program, expand its membership, and enhance the student experience. Beginning this Fall 2026, the University […]
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Construction on a new pedestrian pathway connecting Faculty Drive to The Grounds will begin in early March. In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the development and construction teams behind The Grounds will re-engineer the intersection at University Parkway and North Cherry Street. […]
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Wake Forest University will celebrate the teachers and staff of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools on November 22 with the “WSFCS Educator Celebration Game” during the final home football game of the 2025 season. In partnership with Allegacy Federal Credit Union, Proof of the Pudding, […]
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President Susan R. Wente has named Nate Plageman, associate professor of history and coordinator of the African studies minor, as the University’s next Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). Plageman began serving as the FAR designee on July 1, 2025, working alongside Pete Brubaker, current FAR and […]
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Wake Forest faculty and staff are invited to attend Faculty and Staff Night at Allegacy Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2025 for the opening night football game against Kennesaw State. Enjoy a free pre-game tailgate and then cheer on the Demon Deacons, courtesy of Human Resources, the […]
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For the 14th year Wake Forest Tennis Center is proud to welcome the Winston-Salem Open, one of only three ATP 250 professional tennis events in the United States—and the only one held on a college campus. From August 16–23, some of the […]
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This announcement is shared on behalf of the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character at the Wake Forest School of Business. It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of David Clawson as an Executive Affiliate with the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character at […]
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Wake Forest University will host the 2025 ACC Track and Field Championship from Wednesday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, at Kentner Stadium on the Reynolda Campus. The campus community is advised of the following event-related impacts and details. Wednesday, May 14 – Saturday, May […]
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