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The Provost’s Latest Messages

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Remarks from Provost Gillespie

  • Remarks: 2024 Provost’s Address
    On 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 Opening
    Thank 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 Forest
    Remarks 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 Induction
    Remarks 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 Gathering
    Remarks 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 […]

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🌟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.

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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!

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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! 🌟

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Inspiring moments @wfuniversity! A few of our incredible teacher-scholars showcased the seamless integration of their teaching and research to our Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment fostering a community of learning and inquiry. 🌟 #ourmottomeansmore

Inspiring moments @wfuniversity! A few of our incredible teacher-scholars showcased the seamless integration of their teaching and research to our Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment fostering a community of learning and inquiry. 🌟 #ourmottomeansmore

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The Provost’s Office is delighted to welcome Kimberley McAllister as the inaugural Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity (VPRSICA), effective Sept. 1, 2024. Dr. McAllister comes from the University of California, Davis, where she currently serves as director of the Center for Neuroscience and Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior.

The Provost’s Office is delighted to welcome Kimberley McAllister as the inaugural Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity (VPRSICA), effective Sept. 1, 2024. Dr. McAllister comes from the University of California, Davis, where she currently serves as director of the Center for Neuroscience and Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior.

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Email asktheprovost@wfu.edu