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Community investments complement Reynolda Campus academic space plans

Dear Wake Forest Community,  Since arriving at Wake Forest, I have made academic and campus space improvements one of my highest priorities. This academic year will continue to be one of investments and actions in service to that commitment.  In this regard, there is progress […]

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Welcome to the 2024 fall semester

Dear members of the Wake Forest community:  Happy First Day of Classes! Whether you just moved into your residence hall for the first time or you have been a part of our community for decades, I am so glad you are here.  The beginning of […]

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New Student Convocation, 2024

Good afternoon! And thank you, Chaplain Donald.  Like all of you, our University Chaplain is new to Wake Forest, too! Let’s welcome Chaplain Donald!  And, I want to welcome all of you to this building, Wait Chapel — a place where so many special traditions […]

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After-action review of spring demonstration response

Dear Wake Forest community, On Monday, August 12, After-Action Review Committee co-chairs Arjun (Raja) Chatterjee and Corey D. B. Walker shared the final report of their Committee’s findings and recommendations with me. Earlier today, they provided this report to the campus community and published it […]

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Reading and reflecting this summer

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 […]

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A Toast to the Class of 2024

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 […]

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2024 Commencement Welcome

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.

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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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