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
- The Faculty Five | Week of Oct. 7, 2024Wake Forest Law Faculty Showcase at Bookmarks, Monday, October 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Bookmarks (634 W. 4th St. #110)Three Law School faculty will be reading from their new books. Professors Gregory Parks, Sidney Shapiro, and Marie-Amélie George will follow their readings with a signing. The Dean […]
- A Letter to Faculty: Oct. 1, 2024October 1, 2024 Dear faculty colleagues, Our motto of Pro Humanitate calls on us to create a shared community of learning, creativity and inquiry where all can thrive and flourish. Our educational mission asks faculty to express their ideas and to challenge the ideas of others without fear of retribution and to cultivate a learning environment that […]
- The Faculty Five | Week of Sept. 30, 2024Secrest Artist Series: icarus Quartet: “Bartók Reborn” – Monday, September 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Brendle Recital HallA Secrest Series world premiere! “Bartók Reborn” will be presented by the icarus Quartet, an ensemble of two pianists and two percussionists anchored by Wake Forest Music faculty member Larry Weng. Tickets are free with your WFU […]
- Supporting our students and community after Hurricane HeleneSeptember 29, 2024 Dear Colleagues, As we witness the widespread, overwhelming destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, our hearts go out to all who have been affected. The storm’s ruinous path has deeply devastated communities across the Southeast, and we are still learning the full extent of the damage and suffering. We know that many in […]
- The Faculty Five | Week of Sept. 23, 2024Celebrating Intercampus Collaborative ProjectsIn partnership with the School of Medicine, we are proud to present the newest awardees of the Wake Forest Intercampus Collaborative Pilot Grant—Emilio Salinas, PhD, Anthony Sali, PhD, Andrea Gomez Cervantes, PhD, and Dawn Caviness, MD. Film screening of “Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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! 🌟
Congratulations to Drs. Emilio Salinas, Anthony Sali, Andrea Gomez Cervantes, and Dawn Caviness for being the newest awardees of the Wake Forest Intercampus Collaborative Pilot Grant! These investigators have come together across campuses to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations that spark long-term projects that can garner external funding for novel ideas to benefit human health. @wfuniversity @wakeforestmed
Congratulations to Drs. Emilio Salinas, Anthony Sali, Andrea Gomez Cervantes, and Dawn Caviness for being the newest awardees of the Wake Forest Intercampus Collaborative Pilot Grant! These investigators have come together across campuses to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations that spark long-term projects that can garner external funding for novel ideas to benefit human health. @wfuniversity @wakeforestmed
At Wake Forest, undergraduate research has long been a cornerstone of our commitment to academic excellence. Check out the Research link in our bio to learn more about some of the innovative and impactful projects our undergraduate researchers and their faculty mentors engaged in this summer @wfuniversity @wfureca
At Wake Forest, undergraduate research has long been a cornerstone of our commitment to academic excellence. Check out the Research link in our bio to learn more about some of the innovative and impactful projects our undergraduate researchers and their faculty mentors engaged in this summer @wfuniversity @wfureca
As we look forward to FDOC, we’re reflecting on the energy and excitement of our New Faculty Orientation on Aug. 14. We welcomed dozens of incredible teacher-scholars to the Wake Forest community. Now, they’re ready to inspire, challenge, and guide our students on their academic journeys. Here’s to a semester of growth, inquiry, discovery, and collaboration!
As we look forward to FDOC, we’re reflecting on the energy and excitement of our New Faculty Orientation on Aug. 14. We welcomed dozens of incredible teacher-scholars to the Wake Forest community. Now, they’re ready to inspire, challenge, and guide our students on their academic journeys. Here’s to a semester of growth, inquiry, discovery, and collaboration!
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