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Wake Forest launches search for 15th President

This message was sent to the Wake Forest community on behalf of Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt and Curt Farmer, co-chairs of the Presidential Search Committee. Dear Wake Forest community:  Earlier this month, Dr. Susan Wente announced that she will step down as president at the end […]


Comings and Goings

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.


Former faculty member Ann Cunningham has passed away

The University recently learned that Ann Crawford Cunningham passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, after several years of living with frontotemporal dementia. Ann served in the Department of Education for more than 20 years, where she was known for her dedication to students […]


President Susan R. Wente to step down in June

Dr. Susan R. Wente announced today that she will step down as Wake Forest University’s president on June 30, 2026. She has served as Wake Forest’s 14th president and a Distinguished University Professor of Biology and Biochemistry since July 2021.  “With a sense of gratitude […]


Save the Date: Cybersecurity Month 2025

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of Internet security and promoting the resources available to stay safe online. Throughout the month, the WFU Information Systems Cybersecurity team will be providing a variety of tips and tools to help […]


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