The University recently learned that Thomas Turnbull passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Thomas served the University for over 25 years as an accompanist in the Department of Music, retiring in 2022. The Department of Music shared this reflection, “Tom was a cherished friend […]
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Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for Wake Forest’s Weekly Media Report, which provides a snapshot of the university’s presence in national and regional news outlets. To be added to the distribution list, simply email media@wfu.edu and request to receive the report. Weekly […]
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The University recently learned that Professor Emeritus of Law Rhoda Billings (JD ’66) passed on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Rhoda served the University for over 30 years, retiring in 2003. In 1966, Rhoda graduated from the School of Law as the only woman and first […]
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This message is sent on behalf of Curt Farmer and Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, co-chairs of the Presidential Search Committee. Dear Wake Forest community: As promised, we are providing an end-of-the-year update on the search for Wake Forest’s next president. First, thank you for answering our […]
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The full functionality test of the newly installed emergency lockdown system on the Reynolda Campus has been postponed. The test will no longer take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17. A new date will be announced at a later time. If you have questions, please contact […]
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There will be an increased presence of emergency vehicles on the Reynolda Campus on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11 , from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. as University Police, along with Winston-Salem Police Department, Winston-Salem Fire Department, Forsyth County EMS, and other local agencies, participate in First Responder Training. […]
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Inclement weather can’t keep us from celebrating the creativity of our campus community. Wake Forest’s annual Artisans’ Fair—postponed from last week—will now take place Friday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Sutton Center/Wellbeing Center lower gym. The Fair will wrap up just before […]
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Wake Forest’s winter break and temperature setback program will begin the evening of Friday, Dec. 19, and end the morning of Monday, Jan. 5. The program will maintain building temperatures at no less than 55°F during the holiday period. Staff and faculty who intend to […]
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The Artisans’ Fair originally scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 5) has been canceled due to the possibility of inclement weather. The organizers are exploring options for a potential virtual event; stay tuned to Inside WFU for further updates.
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Students, faculty and staff at Wake Forest will be informed of any weather-related campus closings and delays this winter by numerous means: A text message and email will be sent to all students, faculty and staff registered to receive Wake Alert emergency messages. To register […]
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