The rain didn’t dampen the spirit of this beloved Wake Forest tradition. Hundreds of children from the community came to campus for a festive afternoon of games, treats, and Halloween fun. Project Pumpkin is a student-run event, with faculty and staff joining in by hosting […]
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Alumni Hall Update As part of Wake Forest’s Near-Term Central Campus Space Plan and continued capital investments in academic and student support spaces, renovations to Alumni Hall are well underway. This project will transform the former administrative building into a dynamic academic hub for […]
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Highlights and details for faculty and staff Project Pumpkin is one of the largest and most beloved annual traditions that brings the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community together, with all proceeds directly supporting Wake Forest University Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School. With a Boardwalk […]
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On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., a special dedication ceremony and reception will be held celebrating the renaming of South Hall to Hopkins Hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins and their outstanding contributions to the University and the Winston-Salem community. Beth Hopkins has had […]
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A message shared on behalf of Chief of Police Regina Lawson At Wake Forest, the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority. In partnership with University Marketing and Communications (UMC), University Police (UPD) will provide timely information […]
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The Health and Wellbeing team is excited to welcome our community back and to see everyone thriving together. Below, you’ll find highlights of the many ways students, faculty and staff can care for themselves and support the wellbeing of our community throughout the semester. Collective […]
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A message from Vice President José Villalba Dear Wake Forest students, staff, and faculty, In May, I began a process to reimagine how Wake Forest can effectively promote connections across our campus community and strive for success and engagement. Throughout the summer, I met […]
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Wake Forest will welcome a record first-year class on Wednesday, August 20, when new student move-in begins at 8 a.m. For faculty and staff scheduled to be on campus that busy morning, the University has recommendations for where to enter campus and park. On August […]
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Wake Forest University Family Weekend will be held Sept. 26-28. More than 3,000 guests will be on campus for this event. The Family Weekend planning committee is requesting support to provide an exceptional Wake Forest experience for our students and families throughout the weekend. Sign […]
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In response to the 2024 Belonging and Inclusion Campus Evaluation, the Campus Climate Task Group (CCTG) has identified nine enterprise-wide goals endorsed by University leadership. The CCTG will begin developing an implementation plan for addressing these goals this fall. Read more »
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