Founders Day will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The celebration includes remarks from President Susan R. Wente, the annual senior oration, the presentation of the Medallion of Merit to Drs. Julie A. Freischlag and J. Wayne Meredith (MD […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, University Announcements
UNCF announced it will present President Susan R. Wente with the Luminary Award for her “embodiment of UNCF’s mission” at the second annual Triad “A Mind Is….” event on Feb. 7. As Wake Forest president, Wente has supported efforts to enhance student access and […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Wake Forest is expanding its leadership in the rapidly growing field of neuroarts, where research shows how creative expression can support brain health, strengthen well-being, and deepen human connection. Building on more than a decade of interdisciplinary work, from arts and aging research to community-based […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
The following titles represent recently published works from current and retired Wake Forest faculty members. Spanning disciplines across the arts, humanities, sciences, and professional schools, these publications reflect a breadth and depth of scholarship. December November October September August July June May April March February […]
Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
On the surface, the posters lining the walls of Benson 410 at Wake Forest’s third annual Center for Functional Materials (CFM) Research Day looked like the typical trappings of an academic showcase: charts, microscopy images, material diagrams, lines of data. But a closer look revealed […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Dr. Annette L. Ranft, Dean of Business and FM Kirby Foundation Professor of Strategic Management, will begin a six-month appointment as a special advisor to the Interim Provost on January 1. During this time, Dr. Ranft will serve in an advisory role to the Provost […]
Categories: University Announcements
In this special Fall 2025 milestone video, we invite four longtime Wake Foresters to share standout memories and meaningful moments from their careers as they celebrate work anniversaries across the University. Through their reflections, we recognize the dedication, passion, and impact of faculty and staff […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, Human Resources
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in October 2025.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
As the fall semester concludes, the University is inviting faculty and staff to participate in the annual Thank a Colleague program, an opportunity to recognize coworkers for their support, collaboration and contributions throughout the year. Participants can submit a note of […]
Categories: University Announcements
For nearly four years, Megan Bennett has served as an assistant professor in Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest. Yet her commitment to public health—and her two decades of research on chronic disease interventions—extends far beyond the classroom. This month, she’s launching her […]
Categories: Community Impact, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery