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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Alumni Hall Update As part of Wake Forest’s Near-Term Central Campus Space Plan and continued capital investments in academic and student support spaces, renovations to Alumni Hall are well underway. This project will transform the former administrative building into a dynamic academic hub for […]
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Highlights and details for faculty and staff Project Pumpkin is one of the largest and most beloved annual traditions that brings the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community together, with all proceeds directly supporting Wake Forest University Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School. With a Boardwalk […]
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Friday, October 17- Sunday, October 26, 2025 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Friday, October 24, 2025 Faculty/Staff Parking Options: Contact Transportation and Parking Services with any questions at 336.758.PARKor parking@wfu.edu.
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Changes are coming to the approval structure for spend transactions (purchase requisitions, expense reports, and supplier invoices) in Workday beginning November 1. What You Need to Know: Procurement and Payment Services is sending weekly updates to departments with spend transaction information through the end of […]
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Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, Landscaping Services will begin conducting fall leaf removal activities and continue through winter break. Leaf blowing will occur no earlier than 6 a.m. in parking lots, along sidewalks, stairs, and ramps, and near administrative and office buildings at both on- […]
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