Comings and goings: May 2023
See the May 2023 list of employees who joined or left the University. We look forward to working with new Wake Forest employees and appreciate the service of those who have moved on.
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Wake Forest appoints interim registrar
Provost Michele Gillespie has appointed veteran academic administrator Polly Winfrey Griffin to the role of interim university registrar beginning August 1. She will replace Ken Gilson who has served as University Registrar since 2020 and is stepping down on July 1. Griffin, who most recently […]
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Submit your nominations for WFU’s 2024 commencement speaker
A message from Provost Michele Gillespie In coordination with the Commencement Speaker Committee, I’m delighted to announce that the nominating process for the 2024 Commencement Speaker is now open to all Wake Forest faculty and staff. The nomination process will remain open until August 15.
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Interim law dean cited in Supreme Court case upholding Native American rights
On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)–a significant win for Tribal sovereignty. Wake Forest School of Law Interim Dean Nell Newton’s article “Federal Power Over Indians: Its Sources, Scope, and Limitations” was cited by Justice Neil Gorsuch in […]
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WFU joins Winston-Salem leaders in sponsoring new local newsletter, ‘WSToday’
A new, daily newsletter about the Winston-Salem community will launch in July. Each morning, WSToday subscribers will receive local news and event information formatted for a quick five-minute read. To help bring WSToday to the community, Wake Forest will act as a founding sponsor, […]
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New Reynolda Campus addresses support wayfinding and delivery improvements
A message from Wake Forest Facilities and Campus Services Last summer, following approval by the Winston-Salem City Council, Wake Forest completed the process of naming roads on the Reynolda Campus in honor of four trailblazing professors. At that time, the University began a process […]
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‘Wake Works’ presentations available online
Recordings of the “How Wake Works” workshop presentations from May 1, 2023, are now available online on the Provost’s website. The videos provide information to help faculty and staff understand how best to engage with the following offices: University Advancement Finance Undergraduate Admissions The […]
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WFU Facilities: Project updates and closure of Wake Forest Rd.
A message from Facilities and Campus Services – updated 6/14/2023 The University Parkway entrance to the Carroll Weathers Drive intersection will close beginning Monday, June 12 and remain closed through Friday, July 15. Crews will be working on the east and west sections of Wake Forest […]
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June Faculty & Staff Milestones
Happy Wake-versary to the 154 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University this June.
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Graylyn named 2023 Smart Stars Award winner
Graylyn International Conference Center has been named a “Best Conference Center” by Smart Meetings. Smart Meetings announced the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards on June 1. The prestigious awards platform, now in its eleventh year, recognizes meeting planners’ preferences for […]
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