A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC developed the Sebree Solar II Energy Center in Henderson County, Kentucky; the project became operational on Aug. 7, 2026, fulfilling Wake Forest University’s commitment to 100% renewable electricity through a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (RPPA). With the solar […]
Categories: Community Impact, Environment & Sustainability, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Professor Ovidiu Csillik’s classes map campus trees Ovidiu Csillik, an assistant professor of environment and sustainability studies, led a project to produce a publicly accessible, interactive 3D digital map of campus trees. It took one drone, 300 million laser data points and seven teams of […]
Categories: Environment & Sustainability, Research & Discovery
Interested in taking a front row seat to our local food system? Want to start testing your green thumb? Come out to the Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road) this summer to volunteer and learn the basics of regenerative agriculture and its effect on our […]
Categories: Environment & Sustainability
Wake Forest Surplus will reopen on Thursday, May 22, following a temporary closure during Commencement and campus move-out activities. Surplus will offer extended hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on reopening day. The WFU Surplus Property Program collects property from departments that no longer […]
Categories: Environment & Sustainability, University Announcements
As the spring semester races to a close, we need your help to make the Deacs Donate program a success! Every year, Wake Forest’s campus comes together to help students divert move-out waste, including furniture, clothing, bikes, books, and much more. The Deacs Donate program […]
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Environment & Sustainability, Pro Humanitate
On Wednesday, March 18, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Reynolda Hall for the 13th annual Champions of Change Awards ceremony. A record number of 17 awardees were honored for their outstanding contributions to Wake Forest sustainability across seven categories: Embodying the Mission, Activating the Vision, […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Environment & Sustainability
Key details Wake Forest University faculty members are invited to enhance their teaching by participating in the Magnolias Curriculum Project taking place May 20 -21, 2026. The workshop will explore how faculty can meaningfully integrate sustainability (broadly defined) courses. Although the workshop starts by taking […]
Categories: Environment & Sustainability, Research & Discovery
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate themselves and others for the Champions of Change campus sustainability awards. Nominations will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning Feb. 4. The Office of Sustainability is seeking nominations for those who advance sustainability through the […]
Wake Forest has appointed Scott Schang as the interim executive director of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Stan Meiburg, who is retiring after distinguished service as the Center’s first executive director. A professor of […]
Two Willow Oak trees that have reached the end of their lifespan on campus will be removed on May 31. The wood that is usable from the trees will be saved to be repurposed for campus needs. The two trees are located on the East […]
Categories: Environment & Sustainability, University Announcements