Staff reflections: Summer 2025 – looking forward
We asked a few staff members to share what they are most looking forward to this summer. Here’s what they had to say.
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Staff reflections: Summer 2025 fond memories
As we gear up for the fall semester, we’re taking a moment to look back. We asked staff to share a highlight from the past year—their responses reflect the spirit, dedication, and impact of our campus community. Take a look back at some of their […]
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Jazz master Branford Marsalis named WFU’s ‘Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence’
Jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named Wake Forest University’s 2025 Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence. Marsalis, a globally celebrated artist known for his unparalleled contributions to jazz, classical music, film, and Broadway, will bring his vast experience and creative spirit to the Wake Forest campus. The
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Saying goodbye to WIN: Focusing on enhanced digital resources
Since its inception in 1998, WIN has played a crucial role as Wake Forest University’s central digital hub for connecting to essential resources. As campus has grown and needs have evolved, so have the platforms that provide technical support. Workday Student, Canvas, Google Workspace and […]
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Congratulations to Wake Forest’s 2024-25 retirees
The end of the semester brings many reasons to celebrate, including the annual Retiree Luncheon, a cherished tradition to honor faculty and staff members retiring from the University. This year, the event was held on May 14 in partnership with Human Resources, the Office of […]
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Update on Campus Memorial Project: June 2025
A message from Provost and Presidential Endowed Chair of Southern History Michele Gillespie and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Professor of Counseling José Villalba Dear Members of the Wake Forest Community: In late April 2025, the Administration Committee of the Board of Trustees reached […]
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Wake Forest University School of Divinity appoints Melissa Rogers as Distinguished Scholar in Residence in Faith, Law, and Public Policy
Wake Forest University School of Divinity is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Rogers as Distinguished Scholar in Residence in Faith, Law, and Public Policy effective August 1, 2025. A nationally recognized leader at the intersection of religion, law, and public life, Rogers brings […]
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Kenneth Kishida named inaugural Boswell Presidential Chair of Neuroscience and Society at Wake Forest
Wake Forest University has named Kenneth T. Kishida, Ph.D., as the inaugural Boswell Presidential Chair of Neuroscience and Society, advancing the University’s interdisciplinary initiative to connect brain science with pressing societal issues. Kishida, internationally recognized for his work on the neurocomputational mechanisms underlying learning, decision-making […]
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Wake Forest’s minimum wage will increase to $17.50
Effective June 21, 2025, the Wake Forest minimum wage will increase from $15 to $17.50 per hour for regular and fixed-term part- and full-time Wake Forest staff. This recommendation was included in the FY26 budget, which was approved by the Board of Trustees. This increase […]
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Welcome the class of 2029: volunteer for move-in
As summer begins, our thoughts turn to one of Wake Forest’s most special traditions: Move-In. This August, we’ll have the honor of welcoming the Class of 2029 and their families, helping to set the stage for their exciting journey as Demon Deacons. Move-In is so much […]
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