Dear Wake Forest community, I am pleased to share that Dr. Nell Jessup Newton has agreed to continue serving as interim provost through the presidential transition and the 2026-27 academic year, as needed. This extension ensures continuity and stability in our academic leadership during this […]
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In the months since announcing that my presidential tenure will conclude at the end of this coming June, I have often found myself in moments of reflection. Transitions invite us to look back, and some have asked about the path that led me to […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk
Dear Wake Forest community, Today, families, communities, churches, and schools across our nation pause. We gather. We reflect. We donate. We pray. We plan. We act. As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself returning to a […]
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To the Wake Forest Community: Happy New Year and Happy First Day of Classes! I hope your winter break was restful and full of joy. As we return to campus, I find myself filled with the familiar optimism and pride that the start of a […]
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Dear Wake Forest community, With a new year upon us, I’m delighted to share an extraordinary announcement with our Wake Forest community. The German Men’s National Team has selected The Graylyn Estate as its team base camp and Wake Forest as its official training site […]
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Character is forged in challenge, and integrity defines how we respond. Leading with character and integrity — especially at Wake Forest — means embracing what is distinctly human: community, creativity, and optimism. And my time as President of Wake Forest has only reinforced my belief […]
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Dear Wake Forest community: With a sense of gratitude and optimism, I write today to share a personal decision. After considerable reflection, I have decided to conclude my presidency on June 30, 2026, at the end of my fifth year. Following a sabbatical, I plan […]
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I have enjoyed seeing so many of you on campus this month, and I look forward to the beauty that the fall season brings here in North Carolina. Last month, I wrote to you about our commitment to investing for strategic impact. I shared […]
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Dear Wake Forest community, Happy new (school) year, Wake Forest! As we begin this semester together, our campus is once again alive with energy and possibility. Seeing our students and faculty head to classes today never fails to renew my spirit and remind me of […]
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August is here, and a distinct energy is again stirring on campus as we launch a new academic year. This sense of anticipation for all that is possible at the beginning of each semester at Wake Forest is unmistakable. As we venture into this new […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk