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Former staff member John DeFere has passed away

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 […]


World Cup partnership delivers estimated $10M in economic impact to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County

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 […]


Update from the Strategy Steering Committee

As we navigate a rapidly changing higher education landscape, the University remains committed to a proactive, coordinated approach to external policy and regulatory challenges. The Strategy Steering Committee (SSC), led by the Office of General Counsel, will continue its work this year to ensure University […]


Wake Forest launches AI for Human Flourishing initiative; appoints William Fleeson as Associate Provost for AI Initiatives

Wake Forest University and the Office of the Provost are launching AI for Human Flourishing, a university-wide initiative that will guide the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, research and administrative work while remaining grounded in the University’s mission and values. As part […]


Professor Timothy Davis: A career reflection

For Timothy Davis, Bess and Walter Williams professor of law, the path to the law began with the morning delivery of the Los Angeles Times. Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Davis recalls reading the newspaper from front to back, fascinated by the stories […]


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