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Cheryl Walker

Executive Director, News and Communications

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Truist Charitable Fund Partnership with Wake Forest Supports Scholarships and Career Development

Through a $1.6 million commitment to Wake Forest University, Truist Charitable Fund has created pathways to success with education and career development initiatives for high school and college students. “I am grateful for Truist Charitable Fund’s investment in Wake Forest’s students and in the future of our community,” said Wake Forest University President Susan R.…

Categories: Transformative Giving


Wake Forest to name residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins

Wake Forest University will name a residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. In recognition of their extraordinary contributions – as former students, faculty members and leaders, South Hall will be renamed Hopkins Hall. Beth Hopkins has had a decades-long career in…

Categories: Awards & Recognition


WFU receives $30M to advance entrepreneurship education

Wake Forest University has received a transformational $30 million gift to expand the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and enhance access and opportunities for undergraduate students in the academic program. The anonymous gift is one of the most significant in the University’s history. The investment will enable Wake Forest to increase the number of experienced entrepreneurship…


After the vote: Politics professor unpacks the post-election process

With polls showing a tight presidential race that could come down to outcomes in North Carolina and several other swing states, Politics Professor John Dinan provides insights about what may happen following election day.  Dinan, whose research focuses on state politics, is currently teaching a course called “Parties, Voters and Elections.” He is a leading…

Categories: Experts