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Updating pandemic protocols

This message is sent on behalf of President Susan R. Wente, Provost Rogan Kersh and Executive Vice President Hof Milam. Dear Wake Forest community, With great joy, Wake Forest honored more than 2,100 graduates during Commencement weekend last month. The University returned to its traditional […]


Reflections on the past two years

This message is sent on behalf of Provost Rogan Kersh and Executive Vice President Hof Milam. Dear colleagues, Two years ago this week, Wake Forest temporarily suspended in-person classes and asked students not to return from spring break. Staff able to work from home were […]


WFU Child Care – Next Steps

Wake Forest University Executive Vice President Hof Milam and Provost Rogan Kersh shared a message with the campus community about the status of a WFU child care benefit feasibility analysis.


Update to On-Campus Mask Policy and Fall Semester

As the first day of classes for the majority of campus nears, we write to share both our enthusiasm for the start of this semester and a few important updates to our COVID-19 response. We will be fully in-person and operating all aspects of the University with the trademark dedication to our mission. The adjustments we will share below reflect our commitment to that end and to ensuring a successful start to the year.


Staff and faculty forums: July 24 and 27

The University will host a staff forum Friday, July 24 at 8:30 a.m. The Information Systems team has worked to ensure a safe and secure experience via Zoom Webinar. Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue and Clinical Director of Student Health Service Joanne Clinch will appear as panelists for the faculty forum Monday, July 27, 5 – 6 p.m. An email with details for accessing the meeting will be sent to faculty later this week.


Update on capital projects

As stated in the message to faculty and staff on April 8, the University is reviewing all capital projects to determine whether or not they should proceed. Projects that are deemed necessary for the health and wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff, or are deemed critical to campus infrastructure are proceeding. Based on this guidance, the University has suspended most projects with the exception of the following:


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