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.
It’s all about the journey and the experiences that carry you to your next destination. As our seniors journey Out of the Forest, they share some of their most meaningful lessons, memories and moments of self-discovery at Wake Forest.
Wake Forest 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. He will begin his presidency at Wake Forest on July 1, 2026.
The School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character announced a $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education.
Wake Forest sent the Class of 2026 into its next chapter with a unified challenge: To cultivate the same sense of belonging they felt here as they become leaders in the world.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
Meet Elodie Wardle (’26) 🎓
A chemistry and Spanish double major with a minor in biology, Elodie found belonging through research, Outdoor Pursuits and Wake Forest EMS.
After discovering a passion for computational protein design, she explored research, travel and hands-on learning across a wide range of experiences.
Next, Elodie will work as a computational biologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before applying to medical school.
#WFUGrad #ProHumanitate
May 21
A message from Dr. Peter Rodriguez, 15th president of Wake Forest University.
#PeterRodriguezWFU #ProHumanitate
May 20
The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. He will begin his presidency at Wake Forest on July 1, 2026.
Learn more at news.wfu.edu or at the 🔗 in our profile.
#PeterRodriguezWFU #ProHumanitate
May 20
24 hours into @wfualumni life. How are we feeling, Deacs? 🎩💛 #wfugrad
May 19
The nerves. The walk. The cheers. The tears. The hugs. Wake Forest University Commencement day, minute by minute. #WFU26
May 19
A celebration four years in the making. We are so proud of you, #WFU26. Go do great things.
#ProHumanitate
May 18
One line. A hundred emotions. 🎓 #WFU26
May 18
Alexa play ‘Landslide’🥹
#wfugrad #wfu26
May 18
Deacs forever. Friends forever. 🎩💛 #wfugrad
May 18
Good morning, #WFUGrad!☀️
May 18
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.
