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
The Fall Faculty & Guest Artist Concert will feature modern, jazz, contemporary and classical ballet choreography by our dance faculty and renowned guest choreographers, under the direction of Nina Lucas Rice. This fall faculty choreographers include Chris Martin, Tina Yarborough Liggins, Christina Soriano, Nina Lucas Rice, Chelsea Hilding, Sam […]
Categories: Arts & Culture
This holiday season, the Wake Forest community is embodying the spirit of Pro Humanitate by coming together to fight hunger across Winston-Salem and beyond. From food drives to meal deliveries, Deacs are showing that even small acts of generosity can make a big difference. Here […]
Categories: Community Impact, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
Each year, all full-time faculty and staff complete their Conflict of Interest (COI) Training and Disclosure. This annual disclosure process helps us proactively identify, evaluate, and manage any potential conflicts. By bringing these situations to light, we can ensure all business decisions are made objectively […]
Categories: University Announcements
Professor of Chemistry Christa Colyer has been awarded the 2025 College Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award for her commitment to compassionate leadership in both her research and her teaching. Associate Director of Academic Affairs Anna Henley has been awarded the 2025 College Board of Visitors Staff Leadership Award for her significant contributions […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition