Two Wake Forest researchers have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Kimberley McAllister, Professor of Biology and Professor of Translational Neuroscience, and Abdou Lachgar, Professor of Chemistry, have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by the world鈥檚 largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.
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Our motto means more.
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 海角社区, 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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Claudia Vega, a Fellow at Wake Forest鈥檚 Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, has been selected as a 2025 海角社区 Fellow for her groundbreaking work on the environmental and human health impacts of mercury pollution from illegal gold mining in the Amazon.
Richard Upchurch (鈥�96) makes wooden sound toys and eccentric instruments to inspire four-year-olds and rock stars alike, and he has fun doing it.
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A night of heart, honesty and humanity.
At @facetofacewfu, John Legend shared how faith, family and fearless self-belief shaped his journey. In conversation with Segun Oduolowu, he reflected on the power of authenticity in art, the importance of grace in justice and what it means to live #ProHumanitate for the good of others.
@wfuchoirs opened the program with a beautiful rendition of 鈥淎ll of Me.鈥� 馃幎
#WakeTheArts
Apr 13
From Madrid to the Magnolia Quad, Carolina Lopez-Chacarra found more than a major at Wake Forest. She found a family. Whether on the golf course or in the classroom, she鈥檚 learned the power of positivity, self-love and chasing big dreams. Next stop: the LPGA. 鉀筹笍
#GoDeacs #ProHumanitate #WFUGrad
Apr 12
For Janey 馃挌
Congratulations to the second annual @jamforjaney for raising $1锔忊儯3锔忊儯6锔忊儯,3锔忊儯6锔忊儯8锔忊儯 for the Janey Thompson memorial scholarship. #ProHumanitate
Apr 12
Celebrating the Wake Forest Class of 2025! 馃帗
It鈥檚 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.
Meet more seniors or submit your own at the link in our profile.
#WFU25 #WFUGrad #ProHumanitate
Apr 9
A day to explore the Forest and get a feel for what makes this place so special. #WFU29
See you Friday for Campus Day 2!
Apr 8
Celebrating the Wake Forest Class of 2025! 馃帗
It鈥檚 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.
Meet more seniors or submit your own at the link in our profile.
#WFU25 #WFUGrad #ProHumanitate
Apr 7
Opening tonight! Don鈥檛 miss The Tempest starring Leah Roy as the powerful Prospera, Isabella Biricik (鈥�25) as the curious Miranda, and Conner Hunt (鈥�28) as the love-struck Ferdinand. Get your tickets at theatre.wfu.edu or by visiting the box office.
April 4-5 & 10-12 at 7:30 pm
April 6 & 13 at 2:00 pm
#WakeTheArts
Apr 4
Professor, orchestra director and gamer J. Aaron Hardwick shares why video game music deserves a place in the concert hall. It鈥檚 complex, emotional and brings new audiences to classical music through a powerful, shared experience.
#WFUExpert #WFUResearch #WakeTheArts
Apr 4
Building brighter futures, one desk at a time! 馃摎
For over 20 years, DESK has provided customized desks to children in 海角社区, ensuring they have a place to learn and grow at home. This annual service project started in 2004 and continues to make a lasting impact.
#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore
Apr 3
Building a love of learning. 馃挍
Since 2003, DESK has brought Wake Forest students and local kids together to create study spaces that spark learning. This year, we welcomed back co-founder Tierney Kraft (鈥�04) and introduced a new book giveaway, ensuring every child leaves with both a desk and a story to call their own.
#ProHumanitate #OurMottoMeansMore
Apr 2
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Why Wake Forest?
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, 海角社区 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.
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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Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold