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Wake Forest appoints new provost

Wake Forest has appointed Rogan Kersh as the University’s new provost and professor of political science. A Wake Forest alumnus, Kersh currently serves as the associate dean of academic affairs and professor of public policy at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

WFU launches Charlotte Center

Hundreds of Wake Forest students, faculty, staff, alumni and local dignitaries were in attendance to celebrate the grand opening of the University’s new Uptown Charlotte campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Immersed in the nonprofit world

Junior Yasmin Bendaas found a transformative summer experience -- and turned an internship into a job -- through the Institute for Public Engagement’s Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program. Learn more about her experience and how to get involved.

WFU documentary goes global

A new Documentary Film Program movie, “The Last Flight of Petr Ginz,” has caught the attention of the United Nations, which will produce a study guide and send copies of the film to its information centers in 63 countries for special screenings and educational programs.

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Events

Asya Reznikov Artist Lecture

Room 9, Scales

12:30-1:30 p.m. - Tuesday, Jan. 31

Asya Reznikov will speak about her video sculpture and photography on display in the Hanes Gallery.

Upcoming Events at Wake Forest

Capitalism with a Conscience

4 p.m. - Tuesday, Jan. 31

Walter Robb, Whole Foods Market Inc.

Men's Basketball vs. UNC

9 p.m. - Tuesday, Jan. 31

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Inside WFU

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About the University

Offering the personal attention of a small liberal arts college, coupled with the breadth and global relevancy of a leading research institution, Wake Forest claims the distinction of being the nation's premier collegiate university. Wake Forest is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the nation. Our mission is to educate the whole person, graduating students who seek purpose-filled lives while building a community dedicated to serving humanity in the spirit of our motto, Pro Humanitate.

Beautiful Campus of Wake Forest University

— The Schools —

Undergraduate College

At the core of the University, educating global leaders with tradition and innovation in the liberal arts.

Graduate School

Training scholars in the liberal arts and sciences and the biomedical sciences.

Schools of Business

Developing globally relevant business skills and helping students to find their passion.

School of Divinity

A young and dynamic theological school preparing men and women to minister in a rapidly changing world.

School of Law

Modeling engagement and professionalism through academic excellence and a thorough commitment to service.

School of Medicine

Promoting health and well-being by cultivating the discovery, teaching and application of biomedical knowledge.

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