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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.
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New face in the Office of the Provost! 👋✨ We are delighted to introduce Carter Dow, our incoming Fellow. Our fellowship program is all about fostering leadership, collaboration, and fresh ideas, and we know Carter is going to do amazing things here. We are incredibly excited to work alongside him and see the impact he’ll make on our campus community.
The Office of the Provost is honored to officially welcome Dr. Peter Rodriguez as the new President of Wake Forest University! 🎩✨
As we enter this exciting new chapter, our office looks forward to partnering with President Rodriguez to advance our academic mission, champion Pro Humanitate, and support our incredible faculty, staff, and students.
Please join the Office of the Provost in giving him a warm Wake Forest welcome! 💛🌲
Goodbyes are never easy, especially when it’s to someone who brought so much joy to the office! 🌸 🌟
The Office of the Provost gathered today to celebrate our Fellow and wish her well on her next chapter. Thank you, Sofia, for your hard work, your constant smiles, and for being such a brilliant colleague and friend. You made an impact this year, and we can`t wait to see what else you accomplish. No matter what, you will always have a home here at Wake Forest! 🎩💼♥️
Higher education opens doors — to ideas, to opportunity, to a life you might not have imagined for yourself.
On National Higher Education Day, we`re asking the question that started so many of our own journeys:
What did higher education open up for you? 💬
Tell us in the comments. A first job, a mentor, a moment in a classroom that changed how you see the world — we want to hear it.
At Wake Forest, the academic mission has always been bigger than any one of us. It`s knowledge in service of others. It`s Pro Humanitate.
#NationalHigherEducationDay #WakeForest #ProHumanitate
Our partnership with The Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness (Generations Center) has officially been named the 2026 Community Partner of the Year by North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE). 🏆
This collaboration is about more than "service hours" – it’s a scholarly and heart-centered approach to caring for our aging neighbors. Through initiatives like the award-winning Creative Care Seminar, students and seniors bridge the generational gap through:
📖 Shared poetry & storytelling
🧠 Collective memory-making
🎨 Practical innovations in intergenerational care
And so much more. Read on at the link in our bio!
Three labs. Three species. One breakthrough in regenerative medicine.
Josh Currie, Assistant Professor of Biology, helped identify a regeneration-associated salamander gene that may inform future approaches to tissue and limb regeneration in humans.
The discovery contributed to early regenerative success in mouse models and advances the broader field of regenerative medicine.
Read more at the link in our bio! 🧬
We are proud to announce that the Wake Forest School of Business has received the AACSB Global Impact Award for our “Building AI Fluency” initiative! This prestigious honor celebrates our innovation in teaching and our commitment to embracing the technologies of tomorrow.
By integrating generative AI into our curriculum, we are preparing students for a future of workforce leadership. This award is a testament to the innovation and dedication of our faculty and the hard work of our students.
As Acting Dean Stacie Petter shares, this recognition affirms our mission to provide high-impact learning experiences that prepare leaders of character for a competitive, global market. 🌍
Excellence is a habit. Success is our standard. 🎩💼
Read the full announcement at the link in our bio!
Dr. Nell Jessup Newton`s continued commitment to serve as Interim Provost is certainly good news for the Forest! We’re grateful for her steady hand and the genuine care she brings to the WFU community every day.
Read the full announcement from the president at the link in our bio – and swipe to affirm the recommitment of the Provost’s Office Happiness Ambassador, Roxie! 🐶🎓
