Media Advisory Archive

Media Advisory: WFU Statement on Recent NC Legislation

March 25, 2016  |   Media Advisory

“Wake Forest University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion remains unwavering and our non-discrimination statement includes protection for gender identity and sexual orientation. The new law does not apply to private institutions and will not impact Wake Forest’s employment practices, educational programs or campus activities in any way. Wake Forest underscores its commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all members of the University community as well as visitors to our campus.”

Media Advisory: WFU LGBTQ Center Hosts Moment of Solidarity Today at 12:20 p.m.

March 24, 2016  |   Media Advisory

The LGBTQ Center at Wake Forest University will host a short moment of solidarity today in light of yesterday’s passage of House Bill 2.

Media Advisory: Wake Forest Establishes David C. Darnell Presidential Chair in Principled Leadership

March 17, 2016  |   Media Advisory

Wake Forest, with a $1 million commitment from Bank of America, is establishing the David C. Darnell Presidential Chair in Principled Leadership at Wake Forest University. A Wake Forest Presidential Chair supports recruiting and retaining faculty who are both outstanding researchers in their field as […]

Media Advisory: American Muslim leader to speak at Wake Forest

March 16, 2016  |   Media Advisory

Naeem Baig, president of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), will present a lecture titled “Building a More Inclusive Society” at Wake Forest University on March 24 at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. ICNA is […]

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Media Advisory: Charles Best, CEO of DonorsChoose.org, to speak at Wake Forest

March 16, 2016  |   Media Advisory

Organization allows donors to fund K-12 educational needs nationwide

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Media Advisory: ‘Glee’ Star Lauren Potter to speak on disability rights and inclusion

March 11, 2016  |   Events, Media Advisory, Speakers, Student

“Glee” star Lauren Potter will speak about disability rights and inclusion at Wake Forest on Friday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. on Hearn Plaza. Her talk will start the University’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk.

Media Advisory: Spring break means service for WFU students on Wake Alternative Break

March 10, 2016  |   Media Advisory

Every Spring Break more than 100 students travel across the country on 12 Wake Alternative Break trips to do service, meet new people and learn more about complex social issues through experience and reflection. This week (March 5-12) students are volunteering in the following places: […]

Media Advisory: March 15 N.C. Primary: Wake Forest professors available for comment

March 10, 2016  |   Media Advisory

As the March 15 North Carolina primary approaches, Wake Forest University professors are available to comment on the issues and the candidates. Clinton needs youth, Sanders needs minorities – “Clinton needs to mobilize the enthusiasm of young voters.  Sanders needs to mobilize the enthusiasm of […]

Media Advisory: Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Visits Wake Forest, Meets with Community

March 4, 2016  |   Campus Life, Events, Media Advisory, Speakers, Student

Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Alicia Garza has led the Vincent Harding Seminar on Nonviolent Social Change for students at Wake Forest University this week.

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Media Advisory: New SAT, Old Problems: WFU Professor Available

March 3, 2016  |   Media Advisory

High school students will take the redesigned SAT for the first time on Saturday, March 5. Joseph Soares, Wake Forest University sociologist and editor of “SAT Wars,” says the new test has more to do with market share than predicting college success. Soares says: “The […]