See the list of employees who recently joined or left the University. We look forward to working with new Wake Forest employees and appreciate the service of those who are no longer with the University.
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Wake Forest and the ECI have received $8.5 million in a joint grant—$3.5 million from the John Templeton Foundation matched by $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc.—to organize new communities around specific interests within character education, provide new opportunities for emerging leaders in the field, […]
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Wake Forest has again been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women, earning the No. 38 spot on the 2026 list, up seven places from No. 45 last year. Wake Forest is the top-ranked employer in North […]
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Wake Forest ranked No. 17 in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2026 ranking, climbing eight spots from its No. 25 debut on last year’s inaugural list. The ranking evaluates colleges and universities that best prepare graduates for long-term career success. Wake Forest also […]
The University recently learned that Werner Kist passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Werner served the University for 14 years, retiring in 2020 as a tutor in Athletics. The Wake Forest community extends its condolences to Werner’s family and friends. A memorial service will […]
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The members of the Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University are pleased to announce the election of new leadership and its next class of Trustees, for terms beginning July 1, 2026. Officers for the 2026-27 term Chair: Curt Farmer (’84, MBA ’91, P ’16, […]
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The University recently learned that John DeFere passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. John served the University for 6 years as an associate director in custodial services. The Wake Forest community extends its condolences to John’s family and friends. A recognition service will be […]
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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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The following message was shared with the Wake Forest community by email on July 28, 2026. Dear students, faculty and staff, Wake Forest is pleased to share that Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) has been selected as the University’s exclusive beverage partner […]
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This message is shared on behalf of Compliance Services. Let’s be honest: ‘Compliance’ can be a complicated mix of rules and regulations. Sometimes it is not clear who is responsible for what. That’s why Compliance Services worked with the Wake Forest Compliance Committee to create the
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