Kenneth “Ken” Sugden Jr. (’93, MBA ’03), senior enterprise applications administrator in Information Systems, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Ken served the University for over 32 years. “Ken was a pillar of the Wake Forest community,” said Information Systems CIO Mur Muchane. “Throughout […]
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This message is shared on behalf of Brett Eaton, vice president for Communications and chief communications officer. “I love walking through an airport or a city in another part of the world and hearing ‘Go Deacs!’ It means so much more than ‘I hope our […]
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Due to the rising need for student housing, the guest apartments previously managed by Residence Life and Housing are no longer accepting reservations and will close on June 30, 2026. The Graylyn Estate Hotel & Conference Center continues to provide University-operated accommodations. Learn more at […]
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Wake Forest will test its indoor and outdoor emergency alert systems this week on May 27, 28 and 29 at various campus locations. The tests are required to ensure that the University’s emergency notifications are operating properly. On May 29 at 9 a.m., Wake Forest […]
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Interested in taking a front row seat to our local food system? Want to start testing your green thumb? Come out to the Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road) this summer to volunteer and learn the basics of regenerative agriculture and its effect on our […]
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This message is shared on behalf of Environmental Health & Safety. Celebrate National CPR and AED Awareness Week from June 1–7 Did you know that immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival during a cardiac emergency? This year’s theme, “It Starts With You,” reminds our […]
Starting on Tuesday, May 26, a portion of Jasper Memory Lane along Johnson, Babcock and Luter Residence Halls will experience traffic pattern changes. Through June 26, construction fencing will be shifted into the traffic lane. Traffic passing through the area will cross over parallel parking […]
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The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business, which includes the Jesse H. Jones Graduate […]
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McPherson Road and several nearby parking and pedestrian areas will undergo temporary closures this summer as part of a hardscape improvement project led by Facilities, Real Estate and Planning. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, McPherson Road will be closed from Wake Forest Road to Gulley Drive. […]
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The University will be hosting the Retiree Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Parking may be limited in preparation. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Questions? Call 336.758.PARK
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