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.
Ballet dancer and author Misty Copeland will deliver Wake Forest's commencement address on May 18. Copeland made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World, will be the Baccalaureate speaker.
Two respected leaders in the medical field received the Medallion of Merit during the University’s Founders Day celebration. Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag, a vascular surgeon, educator and senior executive, and Dr. J. Wayne Meredith (MD ’78), a surgeon, professor and trauma care pioneer, both received the highest honor awarded by Wake Forest.
See a week at Wake Forest during the bustling fall semester, captured through a series of photographs and videos.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
The yes you’ve been waiting for. Welcome, Class of 2030. #WFU30
Mar 20
Here comes the sun🌞
Happy spring equinox, Deacs!
Mar 20
Back to the 90s, just for a moment.✨🎩
Mar 19
Meet the deans advancing academic excellence at Wake Forest University.
Dr. Charles Iacovou, founding dean of the School of Professional Studies and vice provost for Charlotte-based programs, brings experience in academic leadership, program development and career-focused education. He works to expand flexible, accessible programs while strengthening the School’s impact and academic excellence.
#WakeForestCLT #ProHumanitate
Mar 18
Lucky to call this place home. 🍀🌳
Mar 17
The application deadline for the new Master’s Degree in Content Creation & Strategic Storytelling has just been extended to March 20! As a reminder, this is open exclusively to current Wake Forest juniors.
The degree is designed for students of all majors to learn how to produce professional-quality videos and tell compelling stories in your chosen field. Students start taking graduate classes during their senior year, completing a master’s degree with just one additional year of study.
Stay at Wake, Gain a Competitive Edge! Read more at the 🔗 in our profile.
Mar 15
What makes the movie Sinners such a cultural moment? 🎬
Philip Cunningham, assistant professor of Media Studies in the Department of Communication, breaks down the film’s Southern Gothic roots, its place in Black cinema and why it’s generating so much Oscar buzz.
#WFUExpert #WFUresearch
Mar 13
A perfect spring in the Forest awaits. 🌸
Mar 12
Over the past few days at @sxswedu, Wake Forest has been part of conversations across Austin with educators, innovators and alumni. Guided by #ProHumanitate, we are grateful for every conversation and connection.
Wake up to what is possible ➡️ wake.wfu.edu
Mar 12
Wake Forest is in Austin for SXSW EDU.
Our coffee cart is where the conversations start. We’re meeting attendees and talking about the work Wake Forest is doing around leadership, character and innovative research.
We’re also proud to sponsor the “Leadership for Tomorrow” track at @sxswedu, where conversations focus on leadership development, institutional change and how education can help prepare the next generation of leaders.
Day one done. More to come!
#SXSWEDU #ProHumanitate
Mar 10
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.
