On St. Patrick’s Day, Jeff Holdridge, director of the Wake Forest University Press -- the premier publisher of Irish poetry in North America -- discusses the future of Irish poetry after "The Troubles" and shares his five favorite Irish poems.
As head of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Barbee Myers Oakes long has been known in the Wake Forest community for selflessly going above and beyond. Now she has received national recognition for her personal interest in and steadfast commitment to initiatives that promote pluralism and foster community.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
For senior Mariama Holman, the creative director for TEDxWakeForestU, planning the visual design themes with her team required late nights, Skype and a sense of humor. But when all the planning came together Saturday, an audience of 1,400 walked away inspired and exhilarated.Categories: Community Impact, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, Leadership & Character, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
At Wake Forest, more than 60 percent of students spend time visiting countries around the world. The University takes many steps to help students make the connections between their study abroad adventures and their personal strengths and career journey.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Studying all night during exam week used to be tiresome until Wake the Library livened things up with a now-popular tradition that energizes and motivates students through the final stretch of the semester.Categories: Happening at Wake, University Announcements
Angie Hobbs, reference coordinator for the Professional Center Library, challenged the library staff to recycle law books and other materials into decorative and useful items for display in the library during the holiday season. 
At Wake Forest, more than 60 percent of students spend time visiting countries around the world. The University takes many steps to help students make the connections between their study abroad adventures and their personal strengths and career journey.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Managers, supervisors, and executives often find themselves having to set the tone for the holidays for everything from determining who gets time off to hosting the holiday party. Wake Forest's Evelyn Williams says finding the balance can be the difference between leading through the holidays and landing in the pitfalls.Categories: University Announcements
Wake Forest's Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship helps students move ideas into reality, as evidenced by Campus Cakes, a business that just passed ownership from one student group to another. Find out how Wake Forest is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship week.Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
The Mag Room was full of the overwhelming aroma of delicious food well after its usual closing time recently as students, faculty and staff lined up for the Student Union and Aramark's fourth annual Iron Chef Competition last week. Categories: Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, University Announcements