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Beyond bathrooms
April 20, 2016 | Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty, Staff, Student, Top Stories
“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.
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WFU alumni fight childhood hunger
March 29, 2016 | Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty, Pro Humanitate, Staff, Student, Top Stories
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.
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WFU dedicates McCreary Field House
February 25, 2016 | Alumni, Athletics, Philanthropy, Top Stories, Wake Will
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.
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Relive #WFULovefeast
December 8, 2015 | Alumni, Community, Events, Faculty, Staff, Student, Top Stories
Holiday decorations, music and the smell of sweet coffee filled Wait Chapel as more than 2,400 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University gathered to celebrate the 51st Annual Lovefeast. Relive the event through a photo story or through the social media […]
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‘Hit the Bricks’ marks 35th year of student-funded cancer research
October 2, 2015 | Alumni, Campus Life, Events, Pro Humanitate, Student, Top Stories
“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.
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Careers get real in D.C.
July 27, 2015 | Alumni, For Alumni, For Parents, Mentoring, Personal and Career Development, Top Stories
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.
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Colbert: ‘Give yourself extra credit’
May 18, 2015 | Admissions, Alumni, Campus Life, Commencement, Top Stories, Uncategorized
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.”
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Painting with a purpose
April 27, 2015 | Alumni, Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community, Events, Thrive / Wellbeing, Top Stories
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.
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Law alumni sworn in to U.S. Supreme Court bar
March 16, 2015 | Alumni, School of Law, Top Stories
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.
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Peace Corps recognizes WFU on 2015 list
February 18, 2015 | Alumni, Pro Humanitate, Top Stories
The Peace Corps ranks Wake Forest among the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities across the country. This year, Wake Forest is ranked 20th among schools with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates.
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