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Staff member Rick Davis has passed away

Rick Davis passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Rick served as supervisor of custodial services with Facilities and dedicated 13 years of service to the University.   “Rick was a true leader and a hard worker who was dedicated to the well-being of his colleagues […]


Wake Up to possibility

Wake Forest launches first-ever University-level marketing campaign to amplify academic reputation Wake Forest is launching a bold new chapter in its story of academic excellence with the introduction of The Wake Up Campaign. This campaign marks the University’s first enterprise-wide marketing effort designed to make […]


Former faculty member Phyllis Trible has passed away

The University recently learned that Phyllis Trible passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Phyllis served the University in several roles throughout her lifetime, teaching in both the Department of Religion and the School of Divinity. She was a founding faculty member and associate dean […]


Former staff member Lillian Shelton has passed away

The University recently learned that Lillian Shelton (MALS ’06) passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Lillian served as the longtime director of the Secrest Artists Series, retiring in 2013 after nearly 28 years with the University. Her dedication and passion for the arts helped […]


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