The University recently learned that Leon Farrow passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Leon served the University for over 12 years as a night audit clerk in Graylyn. The Wake Forest community extends its condolences to Leon’s family and friends. The Celebration of Life […]
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Take a closer look at the Graylyn estate with five things to know about this Wake Forest historical site. Located just down the road from Wake Forest University, Graylyn offers a setting that feels a bit like stepping into a European fairytale—without ever leaving Winston-Salem. […]
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The University will be hosting the Divinity Board of Visitors on March 19, 2026. In preparation, parking may be limited. Additional parking options: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Friday, March 20, 2026 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Questions? Call 336.758.PARK
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In this episode of Insider Perspectives, Phil Handwerk, assistant provost of Institutional Research, shares an inside look at how institutional research supports decision-making and strategic planning at Wake Forest University. Handwerk also discusses the importance of SACS accreditation and how data helps guide the […]
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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’s safety and security team will conduct a full functionality test of the newly installed emergency lockdown system on the Reynolda Campus on Wednesday, March 11, between 10 and 11 a.m. During this time, all external doors will be locked. Deacon OneCards will not […]
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Construction on a new pedestrian pathway connecting Faculty Drive to The Grounds will begin in early March. In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the development and construction teams behind The Grounds will re-engineer the intersection at University Parkway and North Cherry Street. […]
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Update: Open forum has now been scheduled for Monday, March 16, 1:30–2:30 A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive on March 14 to examine all aspects of the Wake Forest University Police Department’s policies, procedures, management, […]
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The University recently learned that Martha Rokahr passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Martha served the University for 15 years, retiring in 2003 as an administrative assistant in the Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS). The Wake Forest community extends its condolences […]
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Spaceplanning.wfu.edu has been updated to show the Big Ideas collected from campus community members during the Bicentennial Space Plan visioning process, as well as Concept Plan images of how space might be used and our finalized Bicentennial Space Planning Principles. Additional ideas that have not yet […]
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