Presidential News Archive

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. Read more on Inside WFU »

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 […]

Wake Forest has begun a pilot process to rename two sections of a Reynolda campus road named for Washington Manly Wingate, led by an ad hoc Administrative Committee on Honorifics (ACH) convened by President Susan R. Wente. Wingate (1828-79) was the fourth president of Wake Forest […]

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 […]

On August 10, President Susan R. Wente shared her institutional commitment to promoting and sustaining a sense of belonging and inclusivity. Moving forward with this work, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will lead a series of engagement opportunities to expand knowledge around honorifics and […]

Yesterday, President Wente shared the following message with the campus community after the deadly shooting at Mount Tabor High School. “What I have learned about Wake Forest in just a few months is that this is a community that relies on one another in […]

On Monday, Aug. 23, President Wente launched her blog, From Wente’s Desk, where she will share thoughts and explore big ideas throughout the year. The theme of this month’s blog is radical collaboration. See all messages From Wente’s Desk.

Julia Jackson-Newsom has been named Senior Advisor for Planning and Partnerships in the Office of the President. Jackson-Newsom comes to Wake Forest from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she has served as the associate chancellor for strategy and policy in the chancellor’s […]

Ashleigh M. Brock has been named the chief of staff in the Office of the President. Brock comes to Wake Forest from the University of Richmond, where she has served as assistant to the president and directed the operations of the Office of the President […]

President Susan R. Wente has named the members of the search committee for the new Vice President for Campus Life. Full story on Inside WFU.