Divinity school’s first students playing a part in university’s history
August 18, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
Wake Forest University’s first divinity school students arrive on campus next week, bringing with them an enthusiasm for playing a part in the university’s history. “I have waited almost four years for this divinity school to open,” said student Jocelyn Foy. “I am excited […]
DNA pioneer to begin yearlong focus on science, technology
August 17, 1999 | Events, Research, Speakers, University Announcement
James D. Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered the structure of DNA, will kick off Wake Forest University’s “Science and Technology: The Next Millennium” theme year on Sept. 16. Watson will speak at the university’s Opening Convocation at 11 a.m. in Wait Chapel. […]
Wake Forest freshmen arrive on campus Wednesday
August 16, 1999 | Campus Life, University Announcement
Wake Forest University freshmen will arrive this week to move into their residence halls and attend orientation sessions. This year’s freshman class is expected to total 982 students. They will move into their residence halls throughout the day on Aug. 18. Sophomores, juniors and seniors […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
August 12, 1999 | Arts & Culture, Events, School of Divinity, Speakers, University Announcement
WAKE FOREST 28TH BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Wake Forest University ranks 28th among national universities in the new edition of U.S. News & World Report’s guide, “America’s Best Colleges.” The annual guide, which announced its new rankings today, gives Wake Forest high marks for its small […]
WFDD wins Arts Council grant
July 28, 1999 | Community, University Announcement
WFDD, Wake Forest University’s National Public Radio member station, was recently awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for an upcoming live music and interview program. WFDD (88.5 FM) will use the $3,700 project assistance grant to help fund its […]
Divinity school opens to first students in August
July 22, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
After more than a decade of planning and preparation, the Wake Forest University Divinity School opens this fall to 24 full-time students from a variety of denominational traditions. The 19 women and five men who start classes Aug. 25 are seeking a master of […]
Wake Forest receives grant for student research
July 21, 1999 | Student, University Announcement
Wake Forest University has received a $150,000 grant from The Starr Foundation to help support a program that provides research opportunities for undergraduates. The gift benefits the Wake Forest Research Fellowship Program, which encourages students to join faculty members as junior partners in scholarly research […]
Wake Forest professor wins mentoring award
July 21, 1999 | University Announcement
Wake Forest University biology professor Gerald Esch was named the 1999 Mentor Award winner for the American Society of Parasitologists. The award recognizes extraordinary leadership in the training of young scientists and influencing the research and graduate education of a department, college or institution. Esch […]
Wake Forest University appoints new associate chaplain
July 21, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
Rebecca Glen Hartzog has been named the new associate chaplain and Baptist campus minister at Wake Forest University. Hartzog is responsible for coordinating the work of the Baptist Student Union and facilitating various campus ministry programs including Thursday morning chapel services. Hartzog has been […]
Counselors recommend Wake Forest as a top school
July 9, 1999 | Campus Life, University Announcement
School guidance counselors in a new survey hand out high marks to Wake Forest University for providing individual attention, a good liberal arts education and notable study abroad programs. The counselors also recognize Wake Forest as a “hidden treasure” attractive to academically competitive students. […]
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