WFU announces plans for new School of Professional Studies led by Business School Dean
Wake Forest University’s Board of Trustees has approved plans to establish a School of Professional Studies in Charlotte. Pending completion of a full market analysis and business plan, the proposed school will house innovative degree and non-degree programs, including certificates and other credentials, for working professionals. Wake Forest University president Nathan O. Hatch has tapped Charles Iacovou, Dean of the School of Business, to establish the new school, Wake Forest’s first since establishing the School of Divinity, which began offering classes in 1999.Categories: University Announcements
Wake Forest University will hold this year’s Lovefeast ceremony virtually on Dec. 6, beginning with a prelude at 5:45 p.m. with a service to follow.
A virtual IdeasCityWS panel discussion on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. will take a closer look at “From the Ground Up” through the lens of workforce development. The event is free and open to the public.
Wake Forest senior Savarni Sanka has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Sanka, who is from Raleigh, N.C., plans to pursue a masters in public policy and masters of science in refugee and forced migration studies.
In challenging times, Wake Forest's International Students and Scholars Office has responded with programs to support the University's global community.
For those feeling disoriented by the events of 2020, understanding “zozobra’ may help, said Wake Forest assistant professor of philosophy Francisco Gallegos.
Wake Forest has been recognized by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and Diversity Abroad for increasing access to global experiences for all students.
Besides attending class, studying and writing papers, about 50 Wake Forest University students will spend time Nov. 15-19 baking turkeys and making stuffing and other trimmings as they prepare 200 Thanksgiving meals.