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
Building dreams: Join the SAC Pro Humanitate project
This message is shared on behalf of SAC. This June, the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) invites the campus community to pick up a hammer for a cause. As part of our annual Pro Humanitate efforts, we are hosting a bed-building event to benefit A Bed & A Book, […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate
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
2026 Staff Appreciation Picnic Highlights
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
Behind the scenes of Commencement with Facilities
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
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
Campus Recreation receives award for Retiree Wellbeing Program
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 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
2026-27 Wake Forest Fellows announced
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
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