The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History James Pierce Barefield passed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. James served the University for over 40 years, retiring in 2004. James’s passion for his students and enhancing the quality of education at Wake Forest was represented […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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The WFU Technology Accessibility Team and the Accessible Content Working Group are sponsoring the fifth annual Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition. This initiative supports the mission of making campus websites and digital content more inclusive by eliminating inaccessible portable document format (PDF) files. This year, a […]
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A friendly reminder that the Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month Training is currently available and is a required task for all faculty and staff. If you have not finished the module, please access the KnowBe4 portal using the link from the […]
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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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Faculty and staff are invited to join the Bookstore and Deacon Shop for a special Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Enjoy exclusive savings and fun all day long—including 25% off drinkware and a free lunch tote with any purchase of $75 or more. Stop […]
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For 50 years and counting, a program founded at Wake Forest University has helped thousands of people live longer, healthier lives. Among them is Tom Mullen, the dean of the college from 1968 to 1995, who along with his wife, Ruth, works out three times […]
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