Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, Wake Forest students and faculty generate meaningful impact that reaches far beyond our campus. Our commitment to academic excellence establishes Wake Forest as a global leader in developing solutions that benefit society.
The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters — bringing one of the world’s premier soccer programs to the Triad and placing Winston-Salem on an international stage. The four-time World Cup Champions arrive in Winston-Salem in June.
A transformational $20 million gift from alumnus Bob McCreary (’61) establishes 10 new football scholarships and advances key football initiatives. In conjunction, Wake Forest has launched the McCreary Triple Double Challenge, a $100 million philanthropic initiative focused on generating $50 million for scholarships and $50 million for sport excellence funds across all programs.
Lifelong Girl Scout Elaine Massey Loyack (’91) lands a dream job: CEO of the far-reaching Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
2016 lives on in our camera roll. 🎩💛
Jan 15
From graduation and pure joy, to Omaha and an A in Orgo II, our Deacs are setting the bar high for 2026. #GoDeacs
Jan 14
Back home in the Forest. 🌳
Jan 12
See you soon, Deacs! Spring Semester awaits.
Jan 11
The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters – bringing one of the world’s premier soccer programs to the Triad and placing Winston-Salem on an international stage.
Read more at the link in our profile.
Jan 9
Age is not a barrier to curiosity or competition.
Two debate teams composed entirely of debaters over 70, including one nearing 97, took the stage at Wake Forest University after a collaboration sparked by our championship debate program. What began as a demonstration grew into the Salemtowne Debate Society, culminating in a first-of-its-kind public debate between two retirement communities.
Proof that critical thinking, research, and spirited debate do not fade with time. They sharpen.
#ProHumanitate
Jan 7
A bowl full of Deacs. A big win. Extra Duke’s Mayo.
#GoDeacs #WakeForestCLT
Jan 4
The best fans in the world. 🎩💛
#GoDeacs #WakeForestCLT
Jan 4
And as always… Go Deacs! 🎩
Jan 3
What a night to be a Deac! 🎩
#GoDeacs #WakeForestCLT
Jan 3
Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
Within driving distance of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Coast, Winston-Salem offers the amenities of a larger city with the vibrant culture of an engaged community.
Get to know Wake Forest better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.
250+
is the number of student organizations that you can explore (or we’ll help you find a match) in order to discover your passion. Don’t find it? Apply to charter one!
11:1
is our student-to-faculty ratio. More than half of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 20 students. Only 1% have more than 50 students.
72+%
of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.
97+%
of 2024 graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs. WFU students consistently land spots in top organizations and prestigious graduate schools.
Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold
Our Winston-Salem, N.C., campus houses an academic community of almost 9,000 students, with more studying at Wake Forest locations in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and around the world. Our undergraduate liberal arts curriculum inspires a holistic approach to preparing graduate and professional school students. We graduate leaders with integrity and courage who use their success to make an impact on society.
