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Wake Forest University and Allegacy Financial announce renewed and expanded University-wide strategic partnership

Wake Forest University and Allegacy Financial have announced a continuation of their university-wide strategic partnership. The multi-year agreement builds on the landmark 2023 stadium naming-rights partnership and deepens collaboration across Wake Forest’s academic, student life, financial, and community operations. The comprehensive partnership evolves the relationship beyond a visible sponsorship into a transformative, long-term strategic collaboration.…

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Four Wake Forest students awarded Fulbright Scholarships

Four Wake Forest students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to conduct research and teach English during the 2026-2027 academic year.   Since 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided nearly 450,000 students, scholars, scientists, professionals, teachers, and artists with life-changing opportunities to study, conduct research, and teach in over 160 countries and territories worldwide.  The…

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Class of 2030 arrives on the Wake Forest campus

Wake Forest University will welcome more than 1,590 first-year students this year. Many will arrive on Tuesday, Aug. 18. What to know about the Class of 2030: Media are invited to campus from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, to cover first-year students and their families as they move into residence halls, greeted by…

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Wake Forest and Pepsi Bottling Ventures enter 10-year University-wide pouring rights agreement

Wake Forest has selected Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) as an exclusive beverage supplier. The new 10-year pouring rights agreement with PBV represents an inclusive approach to providing University-wide collaborative opportunities to corporate partners. The contract expands Wake Forest’s longstanding relationship with Pepsi beyond Athletics into a comprehensive collaboration serving Reynolda Campus, Wake Downtown and The…

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Peter Rodriguez named 15th president of Wake Forest University

The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business, which includes the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.…

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German Men’s National Team to host open training session

Wake Forest University will host an open training session for the German Men’s National Team on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at W. Dennie Spry Stadium. Winston-Salem will serve as the German team’s home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  This is a free event for fans, but tickets are required and limited.…

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Acclaimed author and scientist Alan Townsend to head Wake Forest Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability

Prominent ecosystem scientist and author Alan Townsend, Ph.D., will lead the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, Wake Forest University announced today following a national search. Townsend will join the Sabin Center effective July 1. A highly collaborative organization focused on tackling environmental challenges through innovative partnerships, the Sabin Center has quickly become…

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Construction slated for new pedestrian pathway to The Grounds

Construction on a new pedestrian pathway connecting Faculty Drive to The Grounds will begin in early March. In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the development and construction teams behind The Grounds will re-engineer the intersection at University Parkway and North Cherry Street. The goal is to simplify a complex roadway and slow…

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