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
Staff came together on Friday, May 1, at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium for the annual Staff Appreciation Picnic, hosted by the Staff Advisory Council. The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of colleagues across the University with great food, games, music and […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
The 2026 Commencement Weekend is fast approaching. From May 15–18, campus will be abuzz with families, friends and graduates gathering to celebrate this milestone moment. They’ll take in the beauty of campus and the grandeur of Hearn Plaza set for Commencement […]
Categories: Campus Life, Happening at Wake
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
Campus Recreation was recently awarded the 2026 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Innovative Programming Award for its Retiree Wellbeing Program. The recognition highlights Wake Forest’s commitment to supporting well-being across every stage of life, including its retiree population. The program also reflects Campus Recreation’s mission […]
Categories: Campus Life, Wellbeing
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
Eleven 2026 grads will return to their alma mater as Wake Forest Fellows. They will work throughout the campus community. Since 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows program has provided exceptional Wake Forest College graduates with the opportunity to work in higher education administration for a […]
Categories: University Announcements
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
Staff is invited to join the Staff Advisory Council for the Staff Appreciation Picnic on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. The picnic will feature great food, games, music, and giveaways. Shuttles will operate from 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
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