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.
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.
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.
Ethan Haber (’21) is using his entrepreneurship education to market a new way to walk little pets.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
Meet Natalia House (’26). 🎓
From Resident Advisor to Wake Forest Cheerleader, Natalia found community by putting herself out there and discovering where she belonged.
Natalia entered Wake Forest planning to become a nurse, but through campus involvement, @wfuopcd mentorship and career exploration, she discovered a passion for marketing.
Next, she is exploring graduate programs and career opportunities in marketing and communications.
Meet more seniors and submit your reflections at the link in our profile.
#ProHumanitate #WFUgrad
May 11
By this time next week, you’ll be calling yourselves @wfualumni. 🎓💛 #WFUGrad #WFU26
May 11
Flowers for Mom, from your Mother So Dear. 💐
May 10
The people. The traditions. The moments in between. 🎓💛 #WFU26 #WFUgrad
May 9
Celebrating #WFU26! 🎓
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.
To read more reflections or submit your own, visit the 🔗 in our profile.
#ProHumanitate
May 8
Forever Deacs 🎓
#WFUGrad
May 6
Stop chasing happiness. Start building resilience.
Wake Forest psychology professor Christian Waugh studies how we regulate emotion and why resilience may matter more than happiness itself.
Negative emotions are not proof we’re failing. They’re proof we’re human. The goal is not to avoid pressure. It’s learning how to bounce back.
#WFUExpert #WFUResearch #ProHumanitate
May 6
Meet Carter Kowalski (’26). 🎓
A double major in Business and Enterprise Management and History with a minor in Entrepreneurship, Carter balanced academics, leadership and life at full speed, from maintaining the top class rank to competing as a professional skier.
Along the way, he found community in the people and traditions that shaped his time at Wake Forest, from Lovefeast to being named Homecoming King.
Next, Carter will begin his career as an analyst at JPMorgan Chase.
#WFUGrad #WFU26 #ProHumanitate
May 5
Locked in 🔒
Finish strong, Deacs!
May 4
Celebrating #WFU26! 🎓
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.
To read more reflections or submit your own, visit the 🔗 in our profile.
#ProHumanitate
May 2
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.
