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
Publication Q&A with Derek Lee: Parascientific Revolutions
Derek Lee, Assistant Professor of Literature, published his book Parascientific Revolutions: The Science and Culture of the Paranormal with University of Minnesota Press in August 2025. Inspired by his mother’s ghost stories and his own background in biochemistry, Dr. Lee invites readers to examine how […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Publication Q&A with Melissa Maffeo: Science of the Supernatural
Melissa Maffeo, associate teaching professor of Psychology, spoke with the Dean’s Office about her new book, Science of the Supernatural, published with Cambridge University Press. In it, Maffeo blends research and storytelling to explore eerie phenomena through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. Diving into […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Publication Q&A with Jefferson Holdridge: The Bonds of Nest and Urn
Jefferson Holdridge, professor of English and director of Wake Forest University Press, recently published his volume of poetry The Bonds of Nest and Urn with Resource Publications. Drawing on inspiration from the natural world, personal experience, classical literature, visual art, and time spent in Ireland […]
Categories: Research & Discovery
Faculty and staff parking on Commencement Monday
A message from Vice President, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services John Wise Commencement is the highlight of our academic year. It is a wonderful time for the campus community to come together and celebrate with graduating students and their families. This year’s commencement ceremony will be […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, University Announcements
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
Inside Alumni Hall: Renovation progress update
Inside WFU recently took a sneak peek at the progress being made on the renovations of Alumni Hall. Transforming the former office building into dynamic classrooms and academic space is no small feat. Renovations began in July 2025 and are expected to conclude in time […]
Categories: Campus Life, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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
May 1 Teacher-Scholar Forum to explore experiential learning
The second annual Teacher-Scholar Forum will be held on Friday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Farrell Hall. The event brings together the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT), the Office of the Provost, and the leadership of Wake Forest’s new experiential […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery