Starting in 2027, Wake Forest students can spend a semester in Charlotte, gaining real-world experience by day and learning from faculty at night, bridging classroom and career. Read more in the Charlotte Business Journal: https://wakefo.rest/4v2fsyc #WakeForestCLT

When extreme cold wipes out crops, the impact doesn’t stop in the fields. New research from Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala links frozen crops to increased domestic violence, driven largely by financial stress on families. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/4sxGNXz #WFUexpert #WFUresearch

Nearly every teen is online. What does that mean for brain health? Wake Forest experts explore how digital literacy can help young people navigate screens with intention. #WFUexpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4bBk32T

Chemistry that changes color, shifts shape, and could transform future tech. Wake Forest’s Cedric Schaack just earned a $687K NSF CAREER Award to push polymer science forward. #ProHumanitate #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4uTa40o

This is Spring in the Forest. 🌸

Wake Baseball will head to the Queen City to take on Clemson in a showdown at Truist Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Find out more: https://app.godeacs.com/LP=340 #GoDeacs #WakeForestCLT

Wake Forest senior Eli Leadham has been named to the 2026-27 class of Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships. https://wakefo.rest/40anbML

Wake Baseball will head to the Queen City to take on Clemson in a showdown at Truist Field on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Find out more: https://app.godeacs.com/LP=340 #GoDeacs #WakeForestCLT

It’s on. 24 hours and 175 ways to show your favorite school some love. DEACS DAY OF GIVING IS HERE! #deacsgive 🔗 deacsgive.wfu.edu

Back to the 90s, just for a moment.✨🎩

What if knee pain isn’t inevitable with age? Wake Forest research is working to prevent osteoarthritis before it starts. #ProHumanitate #WFUResearch https://wakefo.rest/4us7PkG

At Wake Forest University, neuroscience and the arts are coming together to advance health and well-being. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4l1mK0B

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

Wake Forest is at @sxswedu.com this week! We’re in Austin to share more about the work Wake Forest is doing around leadership, character and innovative research, and to connect with people from across higher education. If you’re at SXSW EDU, come say hello! schedule.sxswedu.com/events/OE46723

Wake Forest senior Eli Leadham has been awarded a Schwarzman Scholarship and is one of 150 scholars representing 40 countries and 83 universities worldwide. 🌎 #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/40anbML

Construction begins this March on a new pedestrian pathway connecting Faculty Drive to The Grounds, with a goal of improving safety, traffic flow and walkability for the Wake Forest community. https://wakefo.rest/40HUUgx

At Wake Forest University, neuroscience and the arts are coming together to advance health and well-being. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4l1mK0B

The father-daughter divide: Wake Forest researcher explains the weakest family bond in The Atlantic #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4tScEmL

Wake Forest keynotes Oxford's premier character education conference. https://wakefo.rest/4r2lego

Two widely respected leaders in the medical field received Wake Forest’s Medallion of Merit during the University’s Founders Day celebration Thursday, Feb. 19. #ProHumanitate Read more: https://wakefo.rest/3OCaqI2

On 2021, Wake Forest’s Dr. J. Wayne Meredith (MD ’78) and Julie Ann Freischlag made history by becoming the first two physicians from the same institution to serve back-to-back as presidents of the American College of Surgeons. #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/4tHDI8a

Wake Forest University has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes. This recognition reflects the faculty and staff who live our motto, Pro Humanitate, and make Wake Forest a place where people thrive. 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4ruyZFE

Developed at Wake Forest University, vacuum-assisted closure therapy has helped an estimated 20 million patients — and earned its inventors a place in the Hall of Fame. #ProHumanitate Read more: https://wakefo.rest/3MsFdXe

New research from Wake Forest finds that belonging at college is not just a good feeling. It is linked to students staying engaged and earning their degrees. #wfuresearch https://wakefo.rest/4055iP4

Ballet dancer, author and founder Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 18. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/3MByfPA

Join us for a Founders Day celebration! Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by Feb. 12 at foundersday.wfu.edu.

Two Wake Forest School of Medicine innovators will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for their pioneering work in wound care research. #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4qdFlrm

Wake Forest is expanding its leadership in the emerging field of neuroarts, advancing research that connects creative expression with brain health, well-being and human connection. #ProHumanitate Read more: https://wakefo.rest/4b7UmHv

When students belong, they’re more likely to earn a degree. The link between belonging and a college degree is substantial—and quantified by Wake Forest University research. #WFUresearch #ProHumanitate https://wakefo.rest/3JWGowW

Wake Forest University is advancing neuroarts research through global collaboration, community-engaged scholarship, new research investments, and national recognition. See how interdisciplinary research is shaping this work. ⤵️ #ProHumanitate #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/3NZHkSw

Wake Forest University faculty research is reaching a global audience. Sabin Center Fellow Claudia Vega’s TED Talk, The Hidden Cost of Gold, was named as one of TED’s “10 Ideas Changing the World in 2026.” Read more and watch the TED Talk: https://wakefo.rest/45hZ8ym #ProHumanitate #WFUresearch

Wake Forest is expanding its leadership in the emerging field of neuroarts, advancing research that connects creative expression with brain health, well-being and human connection. #ProHumanitate Read more: https://wakefo.rest/4b7UmHv

You might have seen headlines sounding the alarm about the safety of an emerging technology called agentic AI. That’s where #WFU's Sarra Alqahtani comes in. She studies the safety of AI agents through the new field of multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL). https://wakefo.rest/4aRUBGt

The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/49z20bq

Wake Forest University researchers are advancing global understanding of how tropical forests respond to climate change, revealing that rising temperatures are outpacing tree adaptation. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/44Z2iqF

Grateful for this community and hopeful for the year ahead. Happy New Year, Deacs!

Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch Read more: https://wakefo.rest/48Ayt1G

Professor, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked two sheep through Winston‑Salem for 40 days as part of his "Seeking Pasture" project, sparking conversations about lawns, chemicals and the ecosystems we share. #WakeTheArts #ProHumanitate 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4aHUU6n

Sending you warm greetings and best wishes for a healthy, happy and peaceful new year. ❄️

Thank you, Wake Foresters. More than 2,000 voices have contributed to the ongoing search for our next president. Your input continues to guide the process. https://wakefo.rest/48ZMCV9

Congratulations to Reagan Smith (’26) for earning the 2025 Community Impact Student Award in recognition of her leadership in public health service and sustained volunteer engagement that advances learning beyond the classroom and contributes to community wellbeing. 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4abfZWJ

Wake Forest University celebrated the groundbreaking for an office building at The Grounds, which will house 400 University staff upon completion in 2027. 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/44uUegZ

Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch Read more: https://wakefo.rest/48Ayt1G

Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The secret to success isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter. Learn how setting specific, actionable plans can help you actually keep your goals in 2026. #WFUExpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/3XNHfTV

Professor, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked two sheep through Winston‑Salem for 40 days as part of his "Seeking Pasture" project, sparking conversations about lawns, chemicals and the ecosystems we share. #WakeTheArts #ProHumanitate 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4aHUU6n

Age is no barrier to big ideas. Wake Forest hosted a first‑of‑its‑kind debate between retiree teams, with the help of Wake Forest Debate students and debate faculty. #ProHumanitate 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/4r97ly3

Curiosity, research, and real-world impact. Learn how faculty and students are advancing conservation through the teacher-scholar model. Read more: https://wakefo.rest/3Mn7Gxf #ProHumanitate #WFUResearch

A look back at Wake Forest's Annual Lovefeast 2025. https://wakefo.rest/44cqwgD

Just a few flurries, adding a little magic to finals week. ❄️❄️❄️ #MotherSnowDear Visit wakealert.wfu.edu for weather-related updates.

🎓 When students feel they belong, they’re more likely to graduate. New research from Wake Forest shows that belonging can boost degree completion. #WFUResearch #ProHumanitate 🔗 https://wakefo.rest/3JWGowW