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Nominations open for ‘Building the Dream’ award

Each year brings the opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s most inspirational individuals, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unfortunately, some Americans only reflect on Dr. King’s accomplishments one day per year. We are honored to acknowledge those whose life builds […]


Design the next tie-dye t-shirt

Staff and faculty, University Stores cordially invites you to join in our Tie-Dye T-Shirt Contest. Feeling creative? Want to see YOUR design on the fans and in the stands? Submit your best design and you may win! The contest begins ends Oct. 29 . For […]


Wake Forest to host delegation from Liberia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honorable Augustine Kephe Ngafuan, will be visiting Winston-Salem on Sept. 28. He has accepted President Hatch’s invitation to visit Wake Forest during his visit. The University will welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with the Honorable Horatio Bobby […]

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Hatch names committee members

Dear Wake Forest Community, Early this month, I shared plans for three advisory committees to lead Wake Forest in discussions of important topics: Commencement Speaker Advisory, Chick-fil-A Campus Dialogue and Vice President for Campus Life Advisory.  Today, I am pleased to announce the faculty, staff […]


Nicaragua: Surviving the legacy of U.S. policy

The Latin American and Latino Studies Program at Wake Forest University will host Paul Dix and Pam Fitzpatrick for a discussion on the effects of the U.S. policy in Nicaragua. The financial support received by Nicaragua’s rebel groups during the 1980s from the U.S. had […]

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Important diversity and inclusion changes

To faculty, staff and students: Important changes have been made in the area of diversity and inclusion. In February, the position and responsibilities of Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Barbee Myers Oakes, was realigned to report jointly to the Provost and the Chief Human Resources Officer, Carmen […]


Soledad O’Brien to speak at MLK Day event

Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State Universities are co-sponsoring events to commemorate Martin Luther King’s life. Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor and author, will deliver the keynote address, “On Common Ground: Uniting Voices to Make History,” on Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. […]

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‘Losing to Win:’ Race and college athletics

Scholars, journalists, coaches, athletes, and athletic administrators will examine the complex racial issues affecting intercollegiate athletics during a major conference at Wake Forest April 13 and 14. The conference, “Losing to Win,” will be held in the Benson University Center. It is free and open […]

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Meet Darlene Starnes, Multicultural Affairs

Darlene Starnes has been the administrative assistant in the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the last five-and-a-half years, but her duties extend far beyond the normal duties of an administrative assistant, as she mentors students to help them navigate through Wake Forest and prepare for […]


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