In her August blog post, President Susan R. Wente outlines the “why” and “why now” for the university community investing effort in developing the vision for 2034, when WFU will celebrate its 200th anniversary. The structure, timeline and opportunities for engagement are also shared.
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President Susan Wente shared a message with faculty and staff regarding the start of the Fall 2022 semester. In it, she discussed beginning to craft the University’s strategic direction as we look ahead to 2034 when Wake Forest will celebrate its 200th anniversary. Read […]
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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 […]
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President Susan R. Wente shared a message about Atrium Health’s announcement of an exciting plan to join together with Advocate Aurora Health, a leading healthcare organization based in Chicago and Milwaukee. Read her full message here »
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A search committee has been formed to identify the next Dean of the College, succeeding Michele Gillespie, whose term as Provost begins on July 1, 2022. Tony Marsh, Senior Associate Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Health and Exercise Science, will serve as […]
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On Wednesday, April 13, Wake Forest announced a temporary indoor mask requirement for the School of Law, beginning Thursday, April 14, in response to a recent uptick of cases in the school. The mask requirement also applies to outside guests or speakers in the School […]
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In preparation for the 2022-23 academic strategic planning process, President Susan R. Wente has launched a strategic review of the University’s undergraduate enrollment position, partnering with the higher education research firm, Art & Science Group. “Next year, we will begin to craft a vision […]
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In a message to the campus community this week, President Susan R. Wente announced a national search for Wake Forest’s next Dean of the College. The search begins as current Dean Michele Gillespie transitions to the role of Provost on July 1. Gillespie and […]
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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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