In The News: History-making new WFU president is in the right place at the right time
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Reflecting on Dr. King’s Legacy
Dear members of the campus community, Nearly sixty years ago, in October 1962, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the pulpit in Wait Chapel and delivered a speech to the audience of 2,200 Wake Forest students, faculty, and staff assembled. He spoke […]
Categories: Emails
Spring Semester Welcome Back
Dear Wake Forest faculty, staff and students, Welcome to 2022 and a new semester at Wake Forest. I hope you had an enjoyable winter break and are looking forward to all the new opportunities ahead.
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In The News: Who Wants to be a College President?
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A Great University
People often ask what attracted me to Wake Forest initially, or what my impressions are now that I’m completing my first semester. First, I knew of Wake Forest by its reputation for academic excellence. Wake Forest is a vibrant community in which both students and […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk
End-of-Semester Update and Sharing Gratitude
Dear students, faculty and staff, As we near the end of this special fall 2021 semester, I wish each of you all the best. Last week during the Thanksgiving holiday, I spent some time reflecting on the semester, and I want to share my gratitude […]
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Dr. Wente delivers first Presidential Address
On November 19, 2021, Dr. Susan R. Wente delivered her first presidential address as the 14th president of Wake Forest University. In her remarks, she shared about her journey of discovery, engagement and initial observations. Watch the video or read the text of the speech […]
Categories: Speeches
Leading with Trust, Transparency and Teamwork
Since my sophomore year in college, and up until 4 months ago, I was leading or part of a research laboratory. From these experiences, I naturally find familiarity in complex questions; and given the trial and error nature of doing experiments, I’m not easily shaken […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk
A University Council to Support Diversity and Inclusion Progress
Since arriving at Wake Forest, I have heard the community’s call for us to better promote an inclusive learning and working environment for all who wish to make our campus their academic and professional home. Similar calls to address diversity, equity and inclusion challenges are […]
Categories: From Wente's Desk
Reflecting on Recent Campus and Community Events
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 […]
Categories: Presidential News