University Marketing and Communications

Wake Forest is planning to expand its business programs on the Charlotte campus and provide additional services to alumni and the broader business community there.

From Harry Truman’s speech at the groundbreaking for the new campus in 1951 to Vice President Biden’s speech at Commencement this year, Wake Forest has often welcomed presidents and vice presidents to campus.

With gas prices rising again, Professor of Economics Robert Whaples challenges conventional wisdom about gas prices, biofuels, energy independence and “green” jobs.

Wake Forest's class of 2009 graduated May 18 on a history-making, cool, blustery day on Hearn Plaza, with a send-off by Vice President Joe Biden-the first time a sitting vice president has ever given Wake Forest's Commencement address. For former basketball star Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues, Commencement meant that he's now a Wake Forest parent, in addition to an alumnus. Bogues' daughter, Brittney, was one of about 1,600 students — including 1,000 undergraduates — who received their degrees.

Window on Wake Forest asked seniors what was on their “Bucket List,” the things they wanted to do before they graduated.