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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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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! 🐶🎓
The future is closer than you think.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Cedric Schaack and his dynamic research team have received a prestigious NSF CAREER award to revolutionize how we interact with everyday materials.
The color and shape changes happening in his lab are revolutionizing how scientists can use materials. This exploration into "environmentally responsive" materials is paving the way for sustainable, carbon-based electronics and futuristic healthcare. Get a full understanding of what`s coming around the bend at the link in bio.
It’s advanced material science, focused on progress – Pro Humanitate. 🎩🎓
Excellence in the classroom. Success in the workforce. 🎩💼
We are proud to share that the Wake Forest School of Business Undergraduate Program has earned the No. 13 overall ranking in the 2026 Poets & Quants list!
From being named #2 in the nation for Teaching Quality to achieving a 98% employment rate for our graduates, these results are a testament to our faculty’s dedication and our students` hard work. As Acting Dean Dr. Stacie Petter shares, our mission remains focused on developing leaders of character who are prepared to live meaningful lives.
Read on! Full announcement linked in bio.
It was an honor to celebrate this year`s Faculty Authors & Artists Celebration last week in the Ammons Gallery at Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Thank you to all who attended!
In partnership with the Humanities Institute, Wake the Arts, ZSR Library, and the Office of Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Work, we gathered to revitalize an annual tradition and recognize the diverse scholarly and creative works produced by our faculty over the past year and to recognize this year’s Gladding Award Winners.
From published monographs to original art, these achievements continue to advance the intellectual and cultural life of our university and community 🎩✨
Take a look through the highlights from the afternoon, and browse the complete gallery of publications and art features at our Sprout Social Link! You can see featured works on display in the Ammons Gallery through the end of the semester, too 📚
