Responding to Acts of Vandalism and Hate Speech

Dear members of the Wake Forest community,  Overnight, individuals vandalized sidewalks and a tree on the Reynolda Campus using spray paint. This criminal act also violates the student code of conduct. One incident of this vandalism included the use of vile, antisemitic language. The University […]

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A message to our community

Dear Wake Forest community, Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, a group of approximately 20 students began demonstrating peacefully on Hearn Plaza in solidarity with pro-Palestine activists on campuses across the country. The demonstration transitioned to assembling tents on Hearn Plaza around 6:30 p.m. […]

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Making time for moments of connection

In my role as President, no two days of the week are the same. Each day is like a puzzle, made up of unique pieces that include meetings; campus events; travel to meet with fellow leaders, alumni or parents; committee convenings … the list goes […]

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‘Love Every Day:’ Remembering Dr. Ed Wilson

During the relative quiet of spring break last week, many Wake Forest community members across the country and around the world reflected on the life and legacy of a wise and caring man, Dr. Edwin G. Wilson, professor of English and provost emeritus. Dr. […]

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Remembering Ed Wilson (1923-2024)

Dear students, faculty and staff, Last night, longtime retired Professor of English and Provost Emeritus Edwin G. Wilson (’43) passed away at the age of 101. Appropriately known as “Mr. Wake Forest,” no one has been more closely associated with Wake Forest University or told […]

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Join us for Wake Forest Founders Day

The message below was sent by President Wente to the Wake Forest community. You are cordially invited to Wake Forest Founders Day on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. Each year the University marks its founding in February of 1834 by coming […]

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Reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy

Dear members of the campus community,  With the spring semester starting this week, new ideas to pursue, new questions to ask, and new opportunities to learn extend before us. In this way, each semester offers us a chance to embrace new beginnings, with boundless possibilities.   […]

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Lending our light to others

As the days get shorter, colder, and darker, our natural tendency as humans is to seek warmth, light, and comfort in the company of others.  Our impulse to gather and to light up the darkness is on full display during this festive season at Wake […]

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