A conversation with Cornel West on character and education
Cornel West, renowned philosopher, social activist, author and scholar, will speak at Wake Forest University on Nov. 4 and 5.Categories: Happening at Wake
Cornel West, renowned philosopher, social activist, author and scholar, will speak at Wake Forest University on Nov. 4 and 5.WFU Project Pumpkin celebrates 34 years – bigger and better than ever
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Happening at Wake
Face to Face with George W. Bush
George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States and Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will share the stage for an exclusive conversation on our nation's challenges. Categories: Happening at Wake
WFU Secrest Artists Series presents six artists for the 2022-23 season
The Secrest Artists Series will be hosting six artists for the 2021-22 season. All events begin at 7:30 p.m. Each event is usually accompanied by a pre-concert talk.Categories: Happening at Wake
For Wake Forest’s Class of 2022, tomorrow is more important than yesterday
On a beautiful, sunny, spring day, more than 2,200 Wake Forest University graduates and their families filled Hearn Plaza to celebrate commencement.Categories: Happening at Wake
Traffic detours for May 16 Wake Forest commencement
Wake Forest University will be closed to through traffic for its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 16, from 5:30 a.m. until the ceremony ends at around noon. Parking passes and commencement tickets are required to enter campus.Categories: Happening at Wake
University holds Commemoration of the Enslaved
Members of the Wake Forest community gathered at the steps of Wait Chapel this afternoon to commemorate the enslaved individuals who worked for or were sold to benefit the institution that would become Wake Forest University. Categories: Community Impact, Happening at Wake, Inclusive Excellence
Garden Party celebrates the birthday of Maya Angelou
Wake Forest University is hosting the annual Maya Angelou Garden Party this Sunday, April 3, from 2-4 p.m. in Bailey Park in Innovation Quarter. The event celebrates Angelou’s April 4 birthday, is always held on the Sunday closest to it and is free and open to the public. Categories: Community Impact, Happening at Wake, Inclusive Excellence
Wake Forest holds inauguration for President Susan R. Wente
Wake Forest celebrated the inauguration of Susan R. Wente on March 25 in Wait Chapel. In her speech, Wente drew on her experience as a scientist to connect the transformative power of education to cell biology and described Wake Forest as a “catalyst for good.”Categories: Happening at Wake, University Announcements
Virtual event to highlight local historical figures of color
Last year, as part of IdeasCityWS, The Winston-Salem Monuments Project showcased augmented reality monuments to local figures of historical significance during the October festival that featured live music, panel discussions and interactive exhibits from two dozen local creative organizations representing progressive contributions in art, technology, design and culture. Today that work is being advanced through MONUMENTAL: Technology, Social Studies and Shaping Public Memory, which is re-engaging the creative work accomplished by Movers & Shakers, Wake Forest and local artists to explore ways in which technology is used to make diverse, historical narratives more accessible and inclusive.Categories: Happening at Wake, Inclusive Excellence