On Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, Wake Forest University celebrated the inauguration of President Peter Rodriguez, Wake Forest’s 15th president since its founding in 1834. The installation was held on a warm fall day with red, gold and orange leaves carpeting the campus. Wake Forest faculty and invited delegates processed into Wait Chapel for the formal…
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Peter Rodriguez will be inaugurated as Wake Forest University’s 15th president on Friday, October 30, at 3 p.m. The inauguration ceremony will be held in Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest campus. The formal installation ceremony will include University trustees, delegates from higher education institutions, government officials, faculty, staff, students and other guests. One alumni…
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Wake Forest University and Allegacy Financial have announced a continuation of their university-wide strategic partnership. The multi-year agreement builds on the landmark 2023 stadium naming-rights partnership and deepens collaboration across Wake Forest’s academic, student life, financial, and community operations. The comprehensive partnership evolves the relationship beyond a visible sponsorship into a transformative, long-term strategic collaboration.…
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Making the new Wake Forest University 30-second TV commercial started with cutting nearly 3,000 pieces of paper into campus landmarks, trees and people. Every element was designed, engineered and assembled by hand. The commercial is scheduled to air for the first time during the Sept. 3 football game and will continue to air throughout the…
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Four Wake Forest students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to conduct research and teach English during the 2026-2027 academic year. Since 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided nearly 450,000 students, scholars, scientists, professionals, teachers, and artists with life-changing opportunities to study, conduct research, and teach in over 160 countries and territories worldwide. The…
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Wake Forest University will welcome more than 1,590 first-year students this year. Many will arrive on Tuesday, Aug. 18. What to know about the Class of 2030: Media are invited to campus from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, to cover first-year students and their families as they move into residence halls, greeted by…
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Wake Forest has selected Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) as an exclusive beverage supplier. The new 10-year pouring rights agreement with PBV represents an inclusive approach to providing University-wide collaborative opportunities to corporate partners. The contract expands Wake Forest’s longstanding relationship with Pepsi beyond Athletics into a comprehensive collaboration serving Reynolda Campus, Wake Downtown and The…
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The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business, which includes the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business.…
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Wake Forest University welcomed the community to its new, permanent home in The Pearl innovation district in Charlotte on Monday, the culmination of a multi-year quest to deepen its connections to one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. University leaders cut a Deacon gold ribbon draped across the entrance to the new Charlotte Campus…
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Wake Forest University will host an open training session for the German Men’s National Team on Monday, June 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at W. Dennie Spry Stadium. Winston-Salem will serve as the German team’s home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is a free event for fans, but tickets are required and limited.…
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