Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of humanity in all its difference and diversity.
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.
Senior leaders from AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visited Winston-Salem to see first-hand the impact Wake Forest’s Public Health AmeriCorps program is having in the community. The federal agencies awarded the University more than $200,000 to continue the program for a third year.
Wake Forest researcher and remote sensing expert Ovidiu Csillik will serve as a co-investigator on a new NASA-funded project to get a more accurate and detailed picture of what is happening with carbon storage over time in tropical forests.
From Lilting Banshees to Disney to D&D podcast, Caldwell Tanner (’09) builds a successful and roll-of-the-dice comedy career.
A program in high school transported Sarah Marmolejos’ curiosity from the Earth’s surface to its atmosphere. The opportunity to work in Dr. Lauren Lowman’s @wakeengineering lab focused that interest on global drought and one particular measurement of it: Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD), which is similar to relative humidity.
As Marmolejos began transforming and analyzing large volumes of data in that lab, she determined that some VPD readings in certain regions and climates – Arizona and New Mexico – weren’t always reliable. In the process, the team worked with two international organizations to get better data.
Data science melded with environmental science and engineering. Marmolejos is now driven to helping the planet by understanding how to maximize efficiency in how vital topics are studied and reported.
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Oct 13
Wake Forest’s Public Health @americorps program has been recognized by AmeriCorps and the @cdcgov for its efforts to address critical public health needs and increase health equity. Through this program, students are serving at local nonprofits that support underserved populations, including the Community Care Center, one of the largest free health clinics in the Southeast.
With more than $200,000 in federal support, the program will continue into its third year. Leaders from both agencies recently visited Winston-Salem to see the impact first-hand, as students like Chris Dietrich (‘24) shared their experiences of service and public health work.
Read more at the link in our profile.
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Oct 11
The newly restored Brown Family Conservatory and the Reynolda Welcome Center are now open to the public at @reynoldagardenswfu. Step inside the iconic 1913 Lord & Burnham Conservatory to explore themed plant exhibits, seasonal displays, and more, while the Welcome Center offers a gateway to all things Reynolda. Come discover the beauty, history, and community that make Reynolda an unforgettable destination. Open Tuesday-Sunday, free of charge!
Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus rests on the land that was once farmland of the Reynolda estate. Reynolda is an easy quarter-mile walk from campus along the Reynolda Trail, a wooded, paved trail that connects to South Campus.
Oct 10
Last weekend, @wakemarchingband and @ncstatemarchingband united for a powerful performance of “Amazing Grace” in tribute to those affected by Hurricane Helene, especially in Western NC. The moving moment quickly went viral, spreading a message of unity and hope.
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Archival footage of @wakemarchingband by Parker Beverly (‘23).
Oct 9
Yesterday, our campus community paused to reflect. All were invited to write prayers and light candles during A Day of Reflection and Interfaith Prayers for Peace. Chaplains of different faiths offered prayers and readings. The event was sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.
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Oct 8
More than 80 million people worldwide have glaucoma. Of these, approximately 11 million are estimated to be bilaterally blind. For her summer research project, senior Samantha Chin worked with Wake Forest Medical School’s Dr. Atalie Thompson and health and exercise science professor Gary Miller.
The team examined the effect of dietary nitrate in beetroot juice on intraocular pressure as well as the relationship between resting blood pressure and intraocular pressure in search of an alternative treatment for glaucoma with fewer side effects than current medications, such as dry eyes, itching sensation, ocular redness and blurred vision.
Chin plans to go to medical school after graduation to study ophthalmology. “This collaboration allowed me to work on team-building skills in a professional setting by seeking guidance and advice while also taking more of a leadership role in a project,” Chin said.
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Oct 4
Yesterday, @wfulawschool joined with Winston-Salem State University to launch an impactful partnership. #WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown and Wake Forest Law Dean Andy Klein signed a memorandum of understanding, creating a pathway for WSSU students to pursue a JD at Wake Forest Law.
“The partnership we are establishing today with Wake Forest School of Law ushers in a new era of opportunity for our students. It creates a clear and sustainable pathway to law school, removing obstacles and broadening access to the legal profession,” said WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown.
Read more at the link in our profile.
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Oct 3
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.
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