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Retired Faculty member Richard Barnett has passed away

The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History Richard Barnett passed on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Richard served the University for over 36 years, retiring in 1997.  During his tenure, Richard served twice as department chair and was a beloved professor to generations of […]


Retired faculty member James Barefield has passed away

The university recently learned that Professor Emeritus of History James Pierce Barefield passed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. James served the University for over 40 years, retiring in 2004.  James’s passion for his students and enhancing the quality of education at Wake Forest was represented […]


Staff member Rick Davis has passed away

Rick Davis passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Rick served as supervisor of custodial services with Facilities and dedicated 13 years of service to the University.   “Rick was a true leader and a hard worker who was dedicated to the well-being of his colleagues […]


Wake Up to possibility

Wake Forest launches first-ever University-level marketing campaign to amplify academic reputation Wake Forest is launching a bold new chapter in its story of academic excellence with the introduction of The Wake Up Campaign. This campaign marks the University’s first enterprise-wide marketing effort designed to make […]


Former faculty member Phyllis Trible has passed away

The University recently learned that Phyllis Trible passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Phyllis served the University in several roles throughout her lifetime, teaching in both the Department of Religion and the School of Divinity. She was a founding faculty member and associate dean […]


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