On April 21, the University honored this year's outstanding entrepreneurs. Ricky Van Veen, who founded CollegeHumor.com during his freshman year at Wake Forest, received the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award. A faculty member and six students were also recognized.Categories: Alumni, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
“I can assure you that Wake Forest University’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable community is unwavering.” This affirming statement from Wake Forest’s Chief Diversity Officer Barbee Oakes has provided a supportive refrain for LGBTQ students, faculty, staff and visitors since HB2 became law in March.Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Hundreds of Wake Forest alumni across the country will work to address issues of hunger and food insecurity in 30 cities from Boston to Los Angeles on Pro Humanitate Day April 9.Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Wake Forest formally cut the ribbon on McCreary Field House, the new indoor practice facility for Demon Deacon athletics Wednesday. The 80,000-square foot structure features a 120-yard football field and weightlifting facilities for the football team.Categories: Alumni, Athletics, Transformative Giving
Categories: Alumni, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
"Hit the Bricks" marks the start of events supporting the 35th anniversary of the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, the student-launched charity has raised more than $2 million since 1980 to support cancer research.Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate
Sixty-two undergrads with 19 different majors traveled to Washington this summer to learn the ins and outs of careers in banking, politics, real estate and more from 40 Wake Forest alumni who’ve settled in the nation’s capital.Categories: Alumni, Mentorship, Personal & Career Development
For senior Margaret Mulkerrin, comedian and late night television host Stephen Colbert offered the perfect advice for the Class of 2015. “Do yourself a favor: Be an easy grader. Score yourself on a curve. Give yourself extra credit.”Categories: Alumni, Campus Life, Enrollment & Financial Aid, Happening at Wake, University Announcements
The campus community took a break from class and the work week to focus on wellbeing and service through painting. Some painted for relaxation, while others painted desks for local elementary school children.Categories: Alumni, Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community Impact, Happening at Wake, Wellbeing
For 20 years, Wake Forest Law alumni have been sworn in to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar. The most recent group of 23 bar admittees included a father and his daughter as well as six members of The Rose Council.Categories: Alumni, University Announcements