Faculty and staff proposals funded, February-April 2026
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded through February 2026 and April 2026.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
Amanda Vincent receives distinguished book award
French Studies Associate Professor Amanda Vincent was recently awarded the 2026 Elisabeth Blair MacDougall Book Award by the Society of Architectural Historians for her book, “Constructing Gardens, Cultivating the City: Paris’ New Parks, 1977-1995.” The Award recognizes the most distinguished works of scholarship in the history […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
2026 Staff Appreciation Picnic Highlights
Staff came together on Friday, May 1, at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium for the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, hosted by the Staff Advisory Council. The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of colleagues across the University with great food, games, music and […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Wake Forest receives $5 million to expand the role of character-based leadership in legal education
The Wake Forest University School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character have announced a new $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education on campus and beyond. The grant, “Leadership and Character in […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Leadership & Character, Research & Discovery
Campus Recreation receives award for Retiree Wellbeing Program
Campus Recreation was recently awarded the 2026 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Innovative Programming Award for its Retiree Wellbeing Program. The recognition highlights Wake Forest’s commitment to supporting well-being across every stage of life, including its retiree population. The program also reflects Campus Recreation’s mission […]
Categories: Campus Life, Wellbeing
Thank a Colleague program open through May 9
As the semester comes to a close, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT) invites faculty and staff to recognize the efforts and impact of colleagues across the University through the Thank a Colleague program. Simply complete a short online form, and CAT will […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Staff Appreciation Picnic May 1
Staff is invited to join the Staff Advisory Council for the Staff Appreciation Picnic on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. The picnic will feature great food, games, music, and giveaways. Shuttles will operate from 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Chemistry professor Bruce King honored as AAAS Fellow
Thurman D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry Bruce King was recently named as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. Being selected as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor that recognizes long-time members whose work inspires and celebrates scientific excellence. Since joining […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
School of Business receives AACSB Global Impact Award for use of AI in teaching and learning
The School of Business has been recognized as a winner of AACSB’s inaugural Global Impact Awards for creative and effective use of generative AI in teaching and learning. The Global Impact Awards honor individuals and institutions whose initiatives exemplify innovation, leadership, and measurable impact in business education and […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Faculty continue leadership development through ACC Academic Leaders Network
Wake Forest continues its investment in faculty leadership development through participation in the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN), a selective, year-long fellowship that brings together faculty and academic administrators from across ACC institutions. Designed to strengthen leadership capacity and foster cross-institutional collaboration, […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition