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
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
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 debaters bring home ACC Debate Championship for second year.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
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
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
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
By 2060, one in four, or 98 million Americans, will be over 65. Slowing the biological process of aging could be a game changer for both the older population and the younger generation set to take care of them.Categories: Happening at Wake
Hundreds of students across the political spectrum packed into the Wake Forest University School of Law to hear former President Bill Clinton speak on March 13.Categories: Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, University Announcements