As we navigate the dynamic landscape of higher education and the unique trajectory of Wake Forest, the Office of the Provost prioritizes consistent and timely communication and strives to keep our community informed and engaged with the latest messages, updates, and visionary directions from the Provost’s office. Delve into our recent announcements, thought leadership, and institutional strides, and stay connected with the heartbeat of our academic mission.
The Provost’s Latest Messages
- A Letter to Faculty: February 2025February 10, 2025 Dear Faculty Colleagues, Federal policy changes are on all our minds right now. Together, as a community, we must support each other through these challenging times. We must be unwavering in our commitment to our teaching, learning, and research missions. We must be steadfast in our support of all our students, faculty, […]
- A Letter to Faculty: January 2025January 23, 2025 Dear Faculty Colleagues, Congratulations! Your first week of spring semester classes is under your belt! Never forget that you play a transformative role in your students’ lives. Each and every day you help make our Wake Forest community stronger and better through your teaching, research and engagement. This month’s letter highlights the […]
- Lauren Pressley named next Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds LibraryJanuary 9, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Lauren Pressley as the next Dean of Z. Smith Reynolds Library, effective July 1, 2025. This exciting news has just been posted on Inside WFU, and I encourage you to read the full announcement here. Lauren will be returning to Wake […]
- A Letter to Faculty: December 2024December 12, 2024 Dear Faculty Colleagues, As this hectic fall semester comes to a close, and as you wrap up grading and prepare for a well deserved winter break, I write with updates on a number of academic fronts. Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression:Be on the lookout in early January for materials surrounding the […]
- The Faculty Five | Week of December 9, 2024Women’s Soccer Competes for the National Championship, Monday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Cary, NC (live on ESPNU)Continuing a historic season, our women’s soccer team will compete in its first ever national championship game. The team has achieved great success on the pitch and in the classroom. Senior Laurel Ansbrow recently became the […]
Remarks from Provost Gillespie
- Remarks: 2024 Provost’s AddressOn Wednesday, March 6, Provost Michele Gillespie delivered her 2nd annual address to the University at the invitation of the Faculty Senate.
- Remarks: Reece Collection/Of the Times Exhibition OpeningThank you for coming out on this cold, cold evening to celebrate this momentous occasion. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Michele Gillespie, Provost here at Wake Forest, and I would like to warmly welcome each of you. I am delighted to be with you as we open this new art exhibit […]
- Remarks: 100 Years of Student Government at Wake ForestRemarks given Monday, November 13, 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Wake Forest University’s Student Government Association I am delighted to be here with you today commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Wake Forest University Student Government. As we have heard already tonight, we are not only celebrating a centennial of leadership but also […]
- Remarks: Leadership & Character Scholar InductionRemarks given Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Program for Leadership & Character’s Scholar induction. I am so delighted to be here with all of you at this special Leadership and Character induction ceremony for our newest Scholars. My most heartfelt congratulations to each of you inductees. It is no small feat to have been […]
- Remarks: Worrell House Alumni GatheringRemarks given at the Worrell House in London, England on Monday, September 25, 2023 to mark the 45th anniversary of Wake Forest University’s Worrell House. Good evening to you all and welcome back to Worrell House! As Kline noted, I’m Michele Gillespie, Provost at Wake Forest University, and believe it or not, although I’ve been […]
Freedom of expression isn’t just about speaking—it’s about listening, learning, and doing good. 💡 Hear from Wake Forest students on why these conversations matter. 🎙️ #ProHumanitate #WakeForest #FreedomOfExpression
Freedom of expression isn’t just about speaking—it’s about listening, learning, and doing good. 💡 Hear from Wake Forest students on why these conversations matter. 🎙️ #ProHumanitate #WakeForest #FreedomOfExpression
Academic freedom is at the heart of our mission at Wake Forest. This video explores how our community fosters open inquiry, protects the freedom to explore ideas—even challenging ones—and encourages reflection on our own freedoms and those of others. Discover why this principle is essential to lifelong learning and academic excellence. Watch now! #academicfreedom #communityofinquiry #academicexcellence #ourmottomeansmore
Academic freedom is at the heart of our mission at Wake Forest. This video explores how our community fosters open inquiry, protects the freedom to explore ideas—even challenging ones—and encourages reflection on our own freedoms and those of others. Discover why this principle is essential to lifelong learning and academic excellence. Watch now! #academicfreedom #communityofinquiry #academicexcellence #ourmottomeansmore
What does freedom of expression really mean? 🤔 In this video we break it down, exploring the nuances of free speech, its limitations, and why it matters on our campus. It`s not just about saying what you want; it`s about fostering open dialogue. Learn more at freeexpression.wfu.edu #FreeSpeech #AcademicExcellence #OurMottoMeansMore
What does freedom of expression really mean? 🤔 In this video we break it down, exploring the nuances of free speech, its limitations, and why it matters on our campus. It`s not just about saying what you want; it`s about fostering open dialogue. Learn more at freeexpression.wfu.edu #FreeSpeech #AcademicExcellence #OurMottoMeansMore
Happy FDOC! We can`t wait to see all the amazing things our students and faculty accomplish in and out of the classroom this semester! #academicexcellence
Happy FDOC! We can`t wait to see all the amazing things our students and faculty accomplish in and out of the classroom this semester! #academicexcellence
🎉 Congratulations to @wfuniversity Creative Writing Professor Joanna Ruocco (pen name Joanna Lowell) for her latest novel "A Shore Thing" making the New York Times Best Romance Novels of 2024 list! 🌊
Wake Forest is proud to call such a talented author, storyteller, and teacher-scholar one of our own. 📚💛
#WakeForestFaculty #CreativeWriting #AcademicExcellence #Bookstagram
🎉 Congratulations to @wfuniversity Creative Writing Professor Joanna Ruocco (pen name Joanna Lowell) for her latest novel "A Shore Thing" making the New York Times Best Romance Novels of 2024 list! 🌊
Wake Forest is proud to call such a talented author, storyteller, and teacher-scholar one of our own. 📚💛
#WakeForestFaculty #CreativeWriting #AcademicExcellence #Bookstagram
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Thank you to sophomore Genesis Mark who was assisting with the Community Day of Action Supply Drive donation collection this morning at the ZSR Library Circle! More volunteers are needed weekdays from 8am-2pm through Nov. 14. Please sign up at givepulse.com/event/520422 and #ShowHumanitate. To learn more about all our relief efforts, visit outreach.wfu.edu/helene.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Thank you to sophomore Genesis Mark who was assisting with the Community Day of Action Supply Drive donation collection this morning at the ZSR Library Circle! More volunteers are needed weekdays from 8am-2pm through Nov. 14. Please sign up at givepulse.com/event/520422 and #ShowHumanitate. To learn more about all our relief efforts, visit outreach.wfu.edu/helene.
Congratulations to Vice Provost for Global Affairs Dr. Kline Harrison for being recognized as IES Abroad`s 2024 Volunteer of the Year! This prestigious award celebrates Kline’s enduring impact on international education and his steadfast commitment to strengthening the mission of IES Abroad. We are so proud of him and all he does global education and @wfuniversity ! Read more at https://go.wfu.edu/jkh
Congratulations to Vice Provost for Global Affairs Dr. Kline Harrison for being recognized as IES Abroad`s 2024 Volunteer of the Year! This prestigious award celebrates Kline’s enduring impact on international education and his steadfast commitment to strengthening the mission of IES Abroad. We are so proud of him and all he does global education and @wfuniversity ! Read more at https://go.wfu.edu/jkh
🌟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.
Your engagement and feedback are invaluable to us, so we invite you to reach out with any questions, comments or suggestions.