Wake Forest University’s annual Retiree Luncheon, hosted by Human Resources, brought faculty, staff and retirees together on May 14 in the Sutton Center to celebrate 37 employees whose combined service to the University spans more than 835 years. Among this year’s honorees were 11 individuals […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Professor of the Practice in Japanese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures Yasuko Takata Rallings, was recently selected as the 2026 Southeastern Association of Teachers of Japanese (SEATJ) Teacher of the Year. A prominent annual recognition, the SEATJ Teacher of the Year […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Associate Professor of Engineering and Associate Engineering Chair Tricia Clayton was recently selected for the 2026-27 Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering, and Science (ELATES) fellowship program at Drexel University. Designed to advance STEM faculty in their leadership journey, ELATES is a national leadership development […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition
Wake Forest has named Jodi Geary as Chief Audit Officer, effective June 29, 2026. Geary brings more than two decades of experience in internal auditing, risk management, compliance and financial oversight in higher education and public accounting. In her role, she will lead the University’s […]
Categories: University Announcements
Stacie Petter, acting dean of Wake Forest University School of Business, has been named the dean of the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, effective August 1. Petter has served as acting dean of Wake Forest’s business school since January. Interim Provost Nell […]
Categories: University Announcements
This message is shared on behalf of Zach Blackmon, Director of Operations, Residence Life and Housing. Dear Colleagues, I hope you are well and looking ahead to a restorative summer. As we wrap up welcoming our admitted students for Campus Day, our team is already […]
Categories: Campus Life
Wake Forest Surplus will reopen on Thursday, May 22, following a temporary closure during Commencement and campus move-out activities. Surplus will offer extended hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on reopening day. The WFU Surplus Property Program collects property from departments that no longer […]
Categories: Environment & Sustainability, University Announcements
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
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
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