President Susan R. Wente has named Nate Plageman, associate professor of history and coordinator of the African studies minor, as the University’s next Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). Plageman began serving as the FAR designee on July 1, 2025, working alongside Pete Brubaker, current FAR and […]
Categories: Athletics, Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
The Center for Analytics Impact in conjunction with the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, the Provost’s Office and IS has launched 2 AI Usage and Attitudes surveys. One is for faculty and the other is for Staff. The survey was launched last Friday with […]
Categories: Community Impact, University Announcements
Laura Minton (’11) has been appointed the Acquavella Director of University Art Galleries and Collections at Wake Forest, effective September 15, 2025. In this role, Minton will oversee the newly renovated Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, the stArt Gallery for student art, and University […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, University Announcements
The Faculty Senate—the faculty body responsible for shared governance across Wake Forest’s academic operations—has announced its new executive committee for 2025-26: The Faculty Senate reflects Wake Forest’s traditions of community, integrity, and inclusion. Comprising representatives from every school, along with ex officio members including the […]
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Wake Forest faculty and staff are invited to attend Faculty and Staff Night at Allegacy Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2025 for the opening night football game against Kennesaw State. Enjoy a free pre-game tailgate and then cheer on the Demon Deacons, courtesy of Human Resources, the […]
Categories: Athletics, Human Resources, University Announcements
David Pennell passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. David was a maintenance technician with Facilities and served the University for nearly 12 years. “Dave was a valued member of the Athletic Maintenance Team,” said Chris Stilley, maintenance manager. “He was often seen supporting events […]
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The Winston-Salem Police Department SWAT team will conduct training exercises on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 near campus. Two University properties, 2512 and 2516 Reynolda Road, will serve as the training sites. Increased polices presence associated with these locations are part of a planned training exercise, […]
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The Bicentennial Space Plan will hold its third workshop on September 8-10. The planning team will present a summary of findings from phase one, including existing conditions, space analysis, and engagement to date. Two drop-in open houses are scheduled:
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The historic Reynolda area (encompassing Graylyn, Reynolda House Museum, Reynolda Gardens, Reynolda Village, and WFU) is undergoing a Future Use Plan. We hope this plan will enrich the visitor experience by guiding future growth, improving accessibility, security, and parking, and creating new ways to share […]
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Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 fall semester “ H-WFU ” program. Healthy Weight for You is a 6-month program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed to […]
Categories: University Announcements, Wellbeing