Wake Forest University

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Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of humanity in all its difference and diversity.

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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.

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Pelley to deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address

Award-winning journalist Scott Pelley will deliver Wake Forest’s commencement address on Monday, May 19. Pelley has been reporting for the CBS News program “60 Minutes” for more than 20 years and was the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News from 2011 to 2017. Also joining Wake Forest for commencement weekend will be baccalaureate speaker Reverend Emma Jordan-Simpson, president of Auburn Theological Seminary. Baccalaureate will take place on Sunday, May 18.

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Residence hall named in honor of trailblazing alumni

Wake Forest will name a residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins in recognition of their extraordinary contributions as former students, faculty members and leaders.

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Transformative mentorship

Roscoe Bell III (’23) reflects on how the mentorship of Assistant Professor of Music Larry Weng transformed his view of what is possible in music, Wake Forest and the world.

Around Campus

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Spring will be here to welcome you back. 🌸🪻🌼 Until then, enjoy your break, Deacs!

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Spring will be here to welcome you back. 🌸🪻🌼 Until then, enjoy your break, Deacs!

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Omigod you guys! In just 24 hours, Wake Forest students pulled off a full production of Legally Blonde. A sold-out crowd packed Brendle Recital Hall to witness the magic, all directed, choreographed, and performed entirely by students as part of @the24hourmusicalproject.

And good news, Rufus (Fantasia) has already been adopted from the Forsyth County Animal Shelter!

#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts

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Omigod you guys! In just 24 hours, Wake Forest students pulled off a full production of Legally Blonde. A sold-out crowd packed Brendle Recital Hall to witness the magic, all directed, choreographed, and performed entirely by students as part of @the24hourmusicalproject.

And good news, Rufus (Fantasia) has already been adopted from the Forsyth County Animal Shelter!

#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts

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A career in IT was just the beginning for Jane Cage (’78). When an EF5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, she found her true calling—leading her community’s recovery with courage and resilience.

For her dedication to rebuilding lives, Cage received Wake Forest’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Today, she continues to inspire communities in crisis.

This is a Woman of Wake. This is #ProHumanitate.

#WomensHistoryMonth
#OurMottoMeansMore

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A career in IT was just the beginning for Jane Cage (’78). When an EF5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, she found her true calling—leading her community’s recovery with courage and resilience.

For her dedication to rebuilding lives, Cage received Wake Forest’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Today, she continues to inspire communities in crisis.

This is a Woman of Wake. This is #ProHumanitate.

#WomensHistoryMonth
#OurMottoMeansMore

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David Brooks—bestselling author, New York Times op-ed columnist, and PBS NewsHour commentator—joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum for a conversation with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly.

Plus, @leadershipandcharacter scholars Steven Cayea (’25) and Nasra Deria (’24, MSM ’25) led an engaging discussion during a special student-led event!

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David Brooks—bestselling author, New York Times op-ed columnist, and PBS NewsHour commentator—joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum for a conversation with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly.

Plus, @leadershipandcharacter scholars Steven Cayea (’25) and Nasra Deria (’24, MSM ’25) led an engaging discussion during a special student-led event!

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In celebration of #EngineeringWeek, @wakeengineering students came together at @wakedowntown to build beds for children in need for the @abedandabook project. In partnership with The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character, this project is a hands-on way to support our local community.

#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore

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In celebration of #EngineeringWeek, @wakeengineering students came together at @wakedowntown to build beds for children in need for the @abedandabook project. In partnership with The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character, this project is a hands-on way to support our local community.

#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore

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A night of bold ideas and inspiring voices! @TEDxWakeForestU 2025 “Ideas IlluminaTED“ brought together incredible speakers and thought-provoking conversations. 💡✨

This year’s speakers were Anindya Kundu @drbengalitiger, Anamaria Artemisa Sayr @anamaria.sayre, Grace Stanke @grace.stanke, Paul Hill, Gus Vickery @drgusvickerymd and Yele Alkulo.

@tedxwakeforestu is an independently organized event licensed by @TED.

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A night of bold ideas and inspiring voices! @TEDxWakeForestU 2025 “Ideas IlluminaTED“ brought together incredible speakers and thought-provoking conversations. 💡✨

This year’s speakers were Anindya Kundu @drbengalitiger, Anamaria Artemisa Sayr @anamaria.sayre, Grace Stanke @grace.stanke, Paul Hill, Gus Vickery @drgusvickerymd and Yele Alkulo.

@tedxwakeforestu is an independently organized event licensed by @TED.

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Wake Forest University will name a residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. In recognition of their extraordinary contributions – as former students, faculty members and leaders, South Hall will be renamed Dr. Larry D. Hopkins and Professor Beth N. Hopkins Hall.

#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore #BlackHistoryMonth

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Wake Forest University will name a residence hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. In recognition of their extraordinary contributions – as former students, faculty members and leaders, South Hall will be renamed Dr. Larry D. Hopkins and Professor Beth N. Hopkins Hall.

#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore #BlackHistoryMonth

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#MotherSnowDear through the lens of @wakeforestphoto student photographer Dallas Agnew (‘27).

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#MotherSnowDear through the lens of @wakeforestphoto student photographer Dallas Agnew (‘27).

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A Snow Day in the Forest ❄️

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Deacs! 💘

We’re back with Hailey Auster (‘27) as she quizzes our Deacs with some Valentine’s Day trivia! 🗣️#HaileyOnTheStreet

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Deacs! 💘

We’re back with Hailey Auster (‘27) as she quizzes our Deacs with some Valentine’s Day trivia! 🗣️#HaileyOnTheStreet

Events

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Mar

Guest Artist Recital

7:30 pm

Scales Fine Arts Center

The Department of Music welcomes pianist Dr. Yevgeny Yontov to Brendle Recital Hall for a special guest recital.

Mar

Red Cross Blood Drive

12:30 pm

Benson University Center

Deacon Health, Wake Forest EMS and the Red Cross Club will host a blood drive in Benson University Center.

Mar

Demon Deacon Market

5:00 pm

Manchester Plaza

A pop-up event to let students engage with and support local Winston-Salem businesses. Records! Books! Plants! Clothes!

Colleges & Schools

Why Wake Forest?

Affordability

Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.

Our Hometown

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.

Facts & Figures

Get to know Wake Forest better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.

By the Numbers

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!

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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.

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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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