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At the heart of Wake Forest is the teacher scholar ideal.

At the core of Wake Forest University lies our unwavering dedication to the teacher-scholar ideal. This distinctive model propels students beyond traditional classroom boundaries, immersing them in authentic environments—be it groundbreaking scientific research or riveting artistic performances. The Office of the Provost stands as a pillar of support in this educational pursuit, ensuring faculty have access to the vital resources required to guide students on this transformative journey.


Provost Michele Gillespie delivers her 2024 University Address at the invitation of the Faculty Senate.


University News

🌟Feedback Opportunity🌟 Members of the Baskervill design team will be on campus starting on Thursday at 9 am to share conceptual themes for the memorial to remember and honor the humanity of the enslaved men, women and children who worked for or were sold to benefit the University and gather feedback from members of our institution.

Sessions are open to students, staff and faculty. Each one will start with an overview of the project, followed by a presentation of the conceptual themes and a facilitated discussion. 

Take advantage of one of these opportunities to make your voice heard and be part of this important @wfuniversity project.

🌟Feedback Opportunity🌟 Members of the Baskervill design team will be on campus starting on Thursday at 9 am to share conceptual themes for the memorial to remember and honor the humanity of the enslaved men, women and children who worked for or were sold to benefit the University and gather feedback from members of our institution.

Sessions are open to students, staff and faculty. Each one will start with an overview of the project, followed by a presentation of the conceptual themes and a facilitated discussion.

Take advantage of one of these opportunities to make your voice heard and be part of this important @wfuniversity project.

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One of our favorite days of the year! We love to see the amazing creativity and innovation of our undergraduate researchers at URECA Day. This year did not disappoint. The future is bright!

One of our favorite days of the year! We love to see the amazing creativity and innovation of our undergraduate researchers at URECA Day. This year did not disappoint. The future is bright!

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Happy #NationalResearchAdministratorDay! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible staff in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), Institutional Research (IR), and across @wfuniversity who make our thriving community of research, scholarly inquiry, and creative activity possible. Your dedication to supporting our faculty, securing funding, and ensuring compliance is key to advancing knowledge and making an impact. 🙌 Though not everyone is pictured here, this group represents the outstanding commitment of the entire team. Thank you for all you do to champion research at Wake Forest! 🌟

Happy #NationalResearchAdministratorDay! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible staff in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), Institutional Research (IR), and across @wfuniversity who make our thriving community of research, scholarly inquiry, and creative activity possible. Your dedication to supporting our faculty, securing funding, and ensuring compliance is key to advancing knowledge and making an impact. 🙌 Though not everyone is pictured here, this group represents the outstanding commitment of the entire team. Thank you for all you do to champion research at Wake Forest! 🌟

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Inspiring moments @wfuniversity! A few of our incredible teacher-scholars showcased the seamless integration of their teaching and research to our Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment fostering a community of learning and inquiry. 🌟 #ourmottomeansmore

Inspiring moments @wfuniversity! A few of our incredible teacher-scholars showcased the seamless integration of their teaching and research to our Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment fostering a community of learning and inquiry. 🌟 #ourmottomeansmore

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The Provost’s Office is delighted to welcome Kimberley McAllister as the inaugural Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity (VPRSICA), effective Sept. 1, 2024. Dr. McAllister comes from the University of California, Davis, where she currently serves as director of the Center for Neuroscience and Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior.

The Provost’s Office is delighted to welcome Kimberley McAllister as the inaugural Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity (VPRSICA), effective Sept. 1, 2024. Dr. McAllister comes from the University of California, Davis, where she currently serves as director of the Center for Neuroscience and Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior.

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