Former WFU golfer wins again
Webb Simpson, a former Wake Forest golfer, went to a playoff to win the Deutsche Bank Championship for his second PGA Tour win in three weeks. Simpson's hot streak has put him atop the FedEx Cup standings. Webb Simpson, a former Wake Forest golfer, went to a playoff to win the Deutsche Bank Championship for his second PGA Tour win in three weeks. Simpson's hot streak has put him atop the FedEx Cup standings.Meet the Class of 2015
Learn about some of the accomplished members of the Class of 2015 by reading our first-year student profiles. This week, meet Kathryn Dillin, Shoshanna Goldin, Nick Toebben and Morgan McMahon.Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Dedicated to fun and fellowship
Wake Forest is committed to supporting a sense of excitement and liveliness on campus, while also encouraging a responsible social atmosphere for students. This commitment was on display Thursday afternoon, when students, faculty and staff gathered with the architects and builders of The Barn to dedicate the newest meeting and social space on the Reynolda Campus.Categories: Happening at Wake
WFU establishes LGBTQ Center
Angela Mazaris has been selected by Wake Forest to establish a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Queer (LGBTQ) Center at the Reynolda Campus. The center will be a source of educational programming, support and advocacy for the entire campus community.Categories: University Announcements
Support for entrepreneurship
Biology professor William E. Conner has been named the first David and Lelia Farr Professor of Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. The $2 million endowed chair recognizes Conner's work in encouraging student start-ups.A student gathering place
The Barn, a new gathering space for students, will officially open September 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. The approximately 6,000 square-foot building will be a venue for student-planned activities.
Categories: University Announcements
Flexible electronics hold promise
"Electronics everywhere" is the trend of the future, says physics professor Oana Jurchescu. And new research into organic semiconductors means artificial skin, smart bandages and wearable electronics are one step closer.Categories: Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Research & Discovery
Welcome New Demon Deacons!
First-year students arrived on campus Friday to settle in to their dorms, find their way around campus and make new friends before the start of fall semester.Categories: Experiential Learning
Community connections
First-year students took part this week in a Wake Forest program to introduce them to volunteer opportunities and community agencies in the Winston-Salem area. See photos of students putting Wake Forest’s “Pro Humanitate” (for humanity) motto into action.Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate
Stay informed with Wake Alert
Wake Forest is opening its 2011-2012 academic year with a recently launched emergency website called Wake Alert. The centerpiece of a multi-faceted emergency alert system, Wake Alert is accessible to anyone at http://wakealert.wfu.edu.Categories: University Announcements