A national book tour promoting the newest anthology of women's Irish poetry published by Wake Forest University Press begins in Kulynych Auditorium, Monday at 7 p.m. with readings by four prominent poets. Categories: Arts & Culture, Global Wake Forest, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery
Wake Forest will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a concert performed by six Winston-Salem churches and a library exhibition of rare and historic Bibles.Categories: Happening at Wake, University Announcements
The Wake Forest "mystique" creates a bond across generations, connecting a long-time staffer and student government president Nilam Patel ('12).Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Three days of celebrating Arnold Palmer and Wake Forest golf concluded Monday with a star-studded pro-am tournament at Old Town Club. The event capped a weekend that included the golf complex being named for Palmer during a Sunday reception. See photos, hear Palmer's speech and share your memories.Categories: Athletics, Happening at Wake
Four 2011 graduates who were named Fulbright Scholars, the most prestigious international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, reflect upon how their experiences at Wake Forest helped shape their lives abroad.
Categories: Alumni, Global Wake Forest
The Schools of Business continues to climb in The Economist 2011 ranking of full-time MBA programs, ranking 29th in the nation and 48th worldwide. Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
Wake Forest named its newly renovated golf complex in honor of Demon Deacon legend Arnold Palmer during a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 16. "Arnold Palmer started the great golf tradition at Wake Forest,” said Athletic Director Ron Wellman.Categories: Athletics
Mark Kennedy Shriver stressed the power of the Peace Corps in a Voices of Our Time speech. “Compassion in service can shatter barriers,” Shriver said, as he discussed the history and future of the organization, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.Categories: Global Wake Forest, Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate
The Strings, a Wake Forest women's social society renowned in the late '60s and early '70s for its voices, will reunite at Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 15, for the first time in 40 years. They will perform in the Green Room in Reynolda Hall at 11 a.m and record a YouTube video at 11:30 a.m. outside the Magnolia Room on Saturday.Categories: Alumni, Happening at Wake
Kurt Cobain and Elliot Smith (singer-songwriters), Charles Taylor (former president of Liberia), and Jena Six defendant Robert Bailey Jr. are a few of the famous and infamous faces sharing wall space with the less notable in an exhibition at the START Gallery featuring the works of Rudy Shepherd ('98).
Categories: Alumni, Arts & Culture, Happening at Wake, University Announcements