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 Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest continues the tradition of preparing Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Students this year will cook more than 600 meals and volunteers will make deliveries to community partners including Samaritan Ministries, Hope to Thrive, Azalea Terrace, FaithHealth NC and DEAC Clinic. Campus Kitchen provides meals to its partners throughout the year, but for TurkeyPalooza all meals are scratch-made.
Economist Fred Chen’s decades-long research on rhino horn poaching examines the outcomes of defensive anti-trafficking efforts such as rhino relocation, anti-poaching patrols and GPS trackers, and offers a new economic-based solution to preserve and protect these animals.
A summer study abroad program became a pivotal experience for Avery Hale Smith (’16), a turning point she credits with giving her the confidence to embrace uncertainty and lead with a global perspective.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
What if we focused less on exercise and more on moving in ways we enjoy? Associate Professor Jason Fanning studies how creative, consistent movement supports physical and mental health, especially for older adults. @hes_wfu
#prohumanitate #wfuresearch #wfuexpert
Nov 14
Sometimes you get to meet your heroes. 💛
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis, the 2025 Maya Angelou Artist in Residence, spent time sharing his wisdom and inspiring the next generation of musicians at Wake Forest.
#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts
Nov 13
Leadership and Character scholars had the unique opportunity to interview Mitt Romney during his @facetofacewfu appearance in Wait Chapel. The conversation reflected the program’s mission to encourage students to explore ethics, character, virtue and leadership. #ProHumanitate
Nov 12
This Veterans Day, we pause with gratitude for all who have served. 🇺🇸
Thank you to our #DecoratedDeacs and veterans everywhere for your dedication and sacrifice.
@wfulawschool’s VALOR (Veterans Advocacy Legal Organization) created this visible reminder of the day.
Nov 11
Our October highlight reel 🎬
Nov 10
Last night, @facetofacewfu welcomed Mitt Romney, in conversation with Frank Bruni. We thank Senator Romney for sharing personal wisdom and political insights with a full house at Wait Chapel.
Earlier in the evening, Romney joined Wake Forest students Amaya Williams (‘26) and Alfredo Diaz (‘26) for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, politics and purpose. Romney was introduced by Juan Londoño (‘26).
Nov 7
Living life in a movie ✨
Nov 6
Autumn Immersion 🍁🍃
Nov 4
October in the Forest, through the lenses of @wakeforestphoto. 📸🍁
Nov 3
Pro Boo-manitate is everywhere. 👻🖤 Happy Halloween, Deacs!
Oct 31
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.
