At the invitation of the Faculty Senate and Senate President Matthew Phillips, Dr. Susan R. Wente will share her first presidential address on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at 9 a.m., in the Sutton Center. The address will be followed by a reception for those in […]
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On September 21, 2021, President Wente announced the creation of the University Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council (UDEIC) to support the institution’s progress regarding matters of diversity, equity and inclusion. This council will be advisory to President Wente and charged with supporting Wake Forest’s continual […]
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Wake Forest University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of General Colin L. Powell. General Powell was the University’s 2004 Commencement speaker. In his first commencement address as U.S. Secretary of State, Powell interspersed national policy with advice for Wake Forest’s 1,597 graduates. Powell said the impulse to do the right thing should apply to both individuals and nations.
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Wake Forest University has hired the SmithGroup to complete a campus space utilization study beginning in October and continuing through April 2022. The study will bring into focus the diverse and evolving space and facilities needs of the campus today and for the future.
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The Wake Forest University Staff Advisory Council (SAC) will hold a meeting on Friday, September 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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On Sept. 3, Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente took a seat in the EGR 211 Materials and Mechanics class at Wake Downtown to learn about the electronic conductivity of metals and semiconductors and get a student’s view of the academic experience at Wake Forest. “One of the foremost attractions of Wake Forest for me was the commitment to academic excellence that the faculty embrace and students seek,” Wente said. “Discovery and exploration of knowledge is at the heart of the University, and I am so pleased to see how Wake Forest delivers on those elements of the academic mission.”
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Recent events on and near campus, including concerns about sexual assault policies, instances of racial profiling and a shooting at a high school near campus have caused unease in the Wake Forest community. Many community members have expressed concerns about safety and are asking for […]
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Last week, Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente sent a message to the campus community sharing her commitment to preventing sexual assault on campus and providing care to survivors. Since this meeting, she has met with student leaders and heard from faculty who have […]
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On August 10, President Susan R. Wente shared her institutional commitment to promoting and sustaining a sense of belonging and inclusivity. In her message, she emphasized the ongoing nature of this work, and more importantly, recognized that it will take every member of the campus […]
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Dear Wake Forest community, Today, our Wake Forest and Winston-Salem communities were shaken by the deadly school shooting that occurred at nearby Mount Tabor High School. First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the high school student […]
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