Former head custodian, Lorraine Gentry, has died

Retired head custodian Lorraine Gentry passed away on Saturday, July 6. Gentry served in the University’s Building Services department for 30 years. We extend our condolences to Gentry’s family and friends and to those who had the opportunity to know her. An obituary is available […]


Unlocking potential with the gift of feedback

A guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) When we receive gifts, many of us are told to say “thank you” and graciously accept them even when we don’t like them. For those of us who have heard “feedback is a gift,” I […]


Board of Trustees announces officers and members

The members of the Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University are pleased to announce its next class of Trustees and Officers, for the term beginning July 1, 2024. Officers for the 2024-25 term Chair: Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt (‘79, MBA ‘87) (Dallas, Texas) is a […]


Chris Donald appointed University Chaplain

Following a national search, Reverend Chris Donald has been named University Chaplain effective August 12. Donald comes to Wake Forest from Vanderbilt University, where he served as the university chaplain for the last five years, leading a multi-faith approach to serving the needs of students, […]


Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident

On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare – a widely used provider of healthcare billing and data systems – disclosed a cybersecurity incident that had ramifications across the healthcare industry, impacting an estimated one in three Americans. On June 24, 2024, Wake Forest was made aware […]


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 have moved on.    


International Travel Forms reminder

A message from WFU Global Programs & Studies This is a friendly reminder to complete International Travel Forms for all University-sponsored international travel. University-sponsored international travel includes any educational or business travel that is Wake Forest-sponsored, Wake Forest-administered, Wake Forest-organized, or conducted […]


WFU Staff Advisory Council summer update

Wake Forest University’s Staff Advisory Council shared the following information.  The Wake Forest University Staff Advisory Council (SAC) was formed in 2006 to strengthen communication among staff and administration at all levels. The SAC exists as an advisory body responsible for conveying staff ideas, concerns […]


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