New study looks at gender, teaching contracts and grade inflation
June 15, 2021 | Faculty, Research, Top Stories
Using data from a large, public research university, a new study looks for incentives to award high grades that might be linked to both gender and contract status.
WFU awarded ‘Seal of Excellence’ for meeting study abroad goals
June 1, 2021 | International, Top Stories
With a study abroad participation rate of 81% by 2020, the University exceeded its initial goal of 75%.
Five Wake Forest students and alumni awarded Fulbright Scholarships
May 20, 2021 | Scholars, Top Stories
Five Wake Forest students and alumni have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to teach English and conduct research during the 2021-2022 academic year.
WFU celebrates with ‘grateful hearts and renewed hope’
May 18, 2021 | Commencement, Top Stories
Commencement 2021 was a graduation like no other. The usual outdoor celebration’s move to Joel Coliseum and Truist Field were different, but the happy smiles and proud grads and families remained the same.
Media arrangements: WFU Commencement 2021
May 14, 2021 | Events
Wake Forest will recognize the Class of 2021 on May 16 at Truist Field. Media are welcome to attend select events if arranged in advance with the news team.
$1M in gifts will support vision of integrated arts at Wake Forest
May 12, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Philanthropy, Top Stories, University Announcement
The Interdisciplinary Arts Center at Wake Forest has received $1M from anonymous donors to support the University’s commitment to integrating the arts across all corners of campus, in the classroom and in the community.
Wake Forest University addresses its antebellum history
May 7, 2021 | Top Stories, University Announcement
In a message to the Wake Forest University community, President Nathan O. Hatch announced steps the University is taking to address its antebellum history and affirm the humanity of all individuals.
Wake Forest graduates first class of liberal arts engineers
May 6, 2021 | Admissions, Faculty, Research, Student, Top Stories
Gabrielle Prichard will begin work as a cloud solution engineer with Oracle. Lucy Vaughn will start her career as a research and development engineer with AstraZeneca. John Hobson will serve in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer commander.
Wake Forest to celebrate Class of 2021 at Truist Field
May 5, 2021 | Commencement, Events, Top Stories
Wake Forest will recognize the Class of 2021 on May 16 at Truist Field. The event for undergraduates includes three featured speakers. Their talks will be shared virtually at various times throughout the celebration.
WFU student art purchases unveiled
April 29, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Student, Top Stories
Every four years since 1963, a small group of students has traveled to New York City, with University funds, to purchase art for Wake Forest’s Student Union art collection. This year they purchased nine works.