Wake Forest’s Emergency Alert Systems will be tested on Monday, July 7. Testing will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University’s indoor emergency notification systems are operating properly. During the testing, the emergency alarm system […]
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Provost Michele Gillespie announced today that she will step away from her Provost role and return to her role as the Presidential Endowed Professor in Southern History. Read her message to the campus community below, and read President Susan Wente’s message […]
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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