Traffic detours planned during WFU Commencement
Wake Forest University will be closed to through traffic for its commencement ceremony Monday, May 16, from 5:30 a.m. until the ceremony ends around noon.Categories: Happening at Wake
Wake Forest University will be closed to through traffic for its commencement ceremony Monday, May 16, from 5:30 a.m. until the ceremony ends around noon.Center for Private Business is about taking care of business
Business leaders from across the state will celebrate the new Wake Forest University Center for Private Business (CPB) and highlight the impact of private business in North Carolina on May 19.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Happening at Wake, University Announcements
Story Ideas: Commencement 2016
Commencement story ideas include both expert commentary and student examples for how to find a job in 2025, what grads are looking for in their employers, and the growing internship to full-time job trend — plus local students and trash to treasure sustainability angles.Categories: Happening at Wake
WFU recognizes ace entrepreneurs
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
Beyond bathrooms
“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
Deacs donate D.E.S.K.s
On April 19, hundreds of Wake Forest University students teamed up with students from Old Town Elementary School to decorate 50 desks to be delivered to each student’s home.Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
Wake Forest wins second ACC Debate Championship
Wake Forest debaters bring home ACC Debate Championship for second year.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
Hustle and humility
Hustle and humility are DonorsChoose.org’s guiding principles Charles Best told students, teachers and community members gathered in Broyhill Auditorium on April 5. As the nonprofit's CEO, he embraces both of these qualities as a leader.Categories: Happening at Wake
WFU alumni fight childhood hunger
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
Charles Best, CEO of DonorsChoose.org, to speak at WFU
In honor of Best’s participation in The Leadership Project, the University will host a philanthropic flash mob to support #BestSchoolDay movement.Categories: Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate