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: 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, 2024Womenβs Soccer Competes for the National Championship, Monday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Cary, NC (live on ESPNU)Continuing a historic season, our womenβs 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 […]
- The Faculty Five | Week of December 2, 2024The Arts of Leading: Perspectives from the Humanities and the Liberal Arts, Monday, December 2 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Kulynych Auditorium How can the humanities and the liberal arts inform our understanding of leadership? I will be moderating a panel discussion with Wake Forest faculty David Lubin, Paul Escott, and Corey Walker, all authors […]
- The Faculty Five | Week of Nov. 25, 2024The heart of this university is its academic mission. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to share with you just a few of the things about you, our exceptional faculty, who make that mission happen, for which I am exceedingly grateful. Commitment to Excellence in Teaching & Mentorship Iβm grateful for your dedication to […]
- A Letter to Faculty: November 2024November 22, 2024 Dear Faculty Colleagues, Our collective vision for Wake Forestβs next ten years, βFraming Our Future,β unites us in the serious work of developing our students as whole people and teaching them how to think well and contribute to human flourishing in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. Our academic aspirations cross all […]
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 donβt know me, Iβm 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, Iβm Michele Gillespie, Provost at Wake Forest University, and believe it or not, although Iβve been […]
π 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! π
Wake Forest is proud to call such a talented author, storyteller, and teacher-scholar one of our own. ππ
#WakeForestFaculty #CreativeWriting #AcademicExcellence #Bookstagram
π 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! π
Wake Forest is proud to call such a talented author, storyteller, and teacher-scholar one of our own. ππ
#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 Klineβs 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 Klineβs 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
πFeedback Opportunityπ 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.
πFeedback Opportunityπ 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! π 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. π 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! π
Happy #NationalResearchAdministratorDay! π 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. π 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! π
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
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