Moments of reflection often come to me through reading. Though many might view me as shaped solely by my scientific training, I have always been drawn to poetry. Recently, I enjoyed an early summer morning in the company of the late Dr. Ed Wilson, by […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk
Over the course of my more than 30 years in academia, the highlight of May for me has always been university commencement exercises. Seeing graduates cross the stage on Hearn Plaza and in Wait Chapel and receiving their degrees or their graduate hoods reminds me […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk
It is wonderful to be with you today on this most exciting occasion – and I want to extend a special welcome to your friends, your families, and all of our guests to Wake Forest University.
Categories: Speeches
Dear Wake Forest faculty and staff, Free expression is a pillar of our academic mission and the safety and wellbeing of our students is among our most important commitments. As president, I am dedicated to free expression for all members of our academic community. As […]
Categories: Emails
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 […]
Categories: Emails
