Faculty and staff proposals funded, October 2025
Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in October 2025.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Research & Discovery
Send notes of gratitude through the Thank a Colleague program
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
Professor Megan Bennett launches ambitious SPICE-D study to address food insecurity
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
Fall Faculty & Guest Artist Concert
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
5 ways the Wake Forest community is helping combat food insecurity this holiday season
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
Transparency in action: the annual COI commitment
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
Christa Colyer and Anna Henley recognized by the 2025 College Board of Visitors for their leadership
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
How Professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an AI laboratory
What if a final paper wasn’t a paper at all, but a custom digital brain built by the students themselves? Learn how Wake Forest Physics professor Jed Macosko turned his classroom into an AI laboratory by not just allowing his students to use new generative AI tools-he […]
Categories: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
What you need to know: Project Pumpkin
Highlights and details for faculty and staff Project Pumpkin is one of the largest and most beloved annual traditions that brings the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community together, with all proceeds directly supporting Wake Forest University Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School. With a Boardwalk […]
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Happening at Wake
Bookstore and Deacon Shop Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Bookstore and Deacon Shop for a special Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Enjoy exclusive savings and fun all day long—including 25% off drinkware and a free lunch tote with any purchase of $75 or more. Stop […]
Categories: University Announcements