Wake Forest University will begin the search for its next Provost in August, launching the first of two coordinated national searches for academic leadership during the 2026–27 academic year. President Peter Rodriguez will chair the search committee with Vice President and Chief of Staff Ashleigh […]
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Alumni Hall has a new look, a new purpose and a new role on campus. After an extensive redesign, the former office building is now a 52,000-square-foot academic space built around collaborative learning, connection, and the evolving needs of Wake Forest students and faculty. Serving […]
Categories: Campus Life, University Announcements
John Lukesh, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry, set out to create a course that would allow all of his students to benefit from a hands-on research experience. He and Graduate Assistant Devin Weaver (PhD ’27) developed a course-based […]
Categories: Experiential Learning, Research & Discovery
Jeremy Rouse, professor of mathematics and graduate program coordinator, received the Selfridge Prize for the best paper presented at the 17th Algorithmic Number Theory Symposium (ANTS XVII) at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in the Netherlands. The prestigious award recognizes research that combines mathematical depth with significant […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
With a passion for advancing healthy aging, Professor Kristen Beavers recently received a five-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant totaling more than $800,000 to enhance research and educational capacity in emerging areas related to aging, obesity, and body composition at Wake Forest University. This […]
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Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded through May and June 2026.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
This message is shared on behalf of Compliance Services. Let’s be honest: ‘Compliance’ can be a complicated mix of rules and regulations. Sometimes it is not clear who is responsible for what. That’s why Compliance Services worked with the Wake Forest Compliance Committee to create the
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Norma Montague, the Dale K. Cline Associate Professor of Accountancy, has been named interim dean of the School of Business effective August 1. She recently served as senior associate dean of academic affairs and innovation and brings broad experience and a deep understanding of the […]
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Wake Forest University and the Office of the Provost are launching AI for Human Flourishing, a university-wide initiative that will guide the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, research and administrative work while remaining grounded in the University’s mission and values. As part […]
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Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Heart Health Program (HHP). This free, 12-week program is designed for full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees who want to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle but aren’t sure where to […]
Categories: Wellbeing