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 Wake Forest community celebrated the inauguration of President Peter Rodriguez, Wake Forest’s 15th president, on Friday, Oct. 30. Rodriguez’s inaugural address focused on the power — and the responsibility — of the University to change lives for the better, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Wake Forest physics department Assistant Professor Caitlin Witt has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will help her and her team of students study ripples in spacetime, known as gravitational waves, to better understand the origins of our universe.
Wake Forest’s Program for Leadership and Character has become part of the fabric of campus — and a national model for character education.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
There’s no place like Homecoming. 🎩
Deacs from across the decades kicked off the weekend at Party So Dear. A few future Deacs joined in, too.
#WFUHC
Nov 7
H💛ME is where you hang your top hat. 🎩
Happy Homecoming, Deacs!
#WFUHC
Nov 6
As @wakembb takes on the Commodores of Vanderbilt University tonight, it’s sure to be a clash of gold and black on the court. But together, these two research powerhouses are changing medicine for good. Read more at the 🔗 in our profile.
#ProHumanitate #WFUresearch
Nov 5
One of our sweetest traditions. 🎃🍬
A look back at Project Pumpkin and the students who make it happen for local children each fall, all in support of the Wake Forest Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School.
Nov 5
Beautiful from every angle. 🍁
Nov 4
The honor of a lifetime. A new chapter for Wake Forest.
From ceremony to celebration, our community came together to mark the inauguration of President Peter Rodriguez.
Nov 3
A celebration fit for the moment. 🎆
Nov 1
From the ceremony to celebration. History in the making.
Yesterday, we celebrated the inauguration of Peter Rodriguez as Wake Forest’s 15th president. A day filled with pride, possibility and joy for all we share and all that lies ahead.
#ProHumanitate
Oct 31
Wake Forest takes on @uva at Allegacy Stadium this afternoon. While they will compete on the field, the two universities are academic collaborators. To learn more about how these two institutions are teaming up for good, read the story at the link in our profile.
Oct 31
A historic day for Wake Forest.
Peter Rodriguez was formally installed today as the University’s 15th president in Wait Chapel.
#ProHumanitate
Oct 30
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.
85+%
of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.
95+%
of 2025 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.
