Communications
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 New Academic Year at Wake ForestSeptember 9, 2026 Dear faculty colleagues, As I begin my second year as Interim Provost, I remain grateful for the opportunity to serve Wake Forest. Every day, I’m reminded of the strength of our academic community and the dedication of our faculty to the students we teach and mentor. You educate our students, produce scholarship […]
Curious about where big questions lead? 🧪✨
At Wake Forest, institutional research bridges inquiry and impact. We turn discoveries in medicine, environmental science, the humanities, and technology into real-world solutions to advance human flourishing.
🔗 Read about research and impact – link in bio!
Why do we ask questions? 🤔
At Wake Forest, academic life is about more than just finding answers. Here, we ask the questions that advance human flourishing across every discipline. That`s what a new semester of curiosity looks like.
🔗 Explore our Stories of Academic Excellence at the link in our bio!
The Office of the Provost extends a warm welcome to the Wake Forest community on this first day of classes!
A new academic year brings such wonderful energy back to campus. We are grateful to the faculty and staff who have prepared our learning spaces, and we look forward to seeing what our students accomplish in the months ahead.
Have a great fall semester, Deacs! 💛 🎩 🌳
Welcome to the Forest! 🎓✨
Last week, our newest cohort of faculty members officially joined us for New Faculty Orientation! From interactive workshops to connecting with leadership and showing off their Deacon pride, it was energizing to spend time building community before the semester begins. 🎩🖤💛
Swipe through for a recap:
📸 1:Exploring campus together
📸 2: Diving into orientation sessions
📸 3: Strategizing for the semester ahead
📸 4: Celebrating our trivia champs
📸 5: Getting one-on-one time with leadership
Human connection + artificial intelligence. 🌳✨
Wake Forest is launching AI for Human Flourishing—a new university-wide initiative guiding how we thoughtfully integrate AI into teaching, research, and campus life, grounded in our core values.
Leading this effort, Hultquist Family Professor of Psychology William Fleeson has been appointed Associate Provost for AI Initiatives.
"Our goal is not simply to adopt new technology. It’s to develop an approach that reflects Wake Forest’s mission—using AI where it enhances teaching, learning, and research, while ensuring human judgment, curiosity, and creativity remain at the center."
Starting this academic year, WFU is rolling out three cross-school pilot programs:
🧭 AI Compass: Ethics, health, & societal impacts
🎨 AI Teaching Studio: Critical thinking & learning
🛠️ AI Impact Clinic: Applied real-world AI projects
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read the full announcement!
New face in the Office of the Provost! 👋✨ We are delighted to introduce Carter Dow, our incoming Fellow. Our fellowship program is all about fostering leadership, collaboration, and fresh ideas, and we know Carter is going to do amazing things here. We are incredibly excited to work alongside him and see the impact he’ll make on our campus community.
The Office of the Provost is honored to officially welcome Dr. Peter Rodriguez as the new President of Wake Forest University! 🎩✨
As we enter this exciting new chapter, our office looks forward to partnering with President Rodriguez to advance our academic mission, champion Pro Humanitate, and support our incredible faculty, staff, and students.
Please join the Office of the Provost in giving him a warm Wake Forest welcome! 💛🌲
Goodbyes are never easy, especially when it’s to someone who brought so much joy to the office! 🌸 🌟
The Office of the Provost gathered today to celebrate our Fellow and wish her well on her next chapter. Thank you, Sofia, for your hard work, your constant smiles, and for being such a brilliant colleague and friend. You made an impact this year, and we can`t wait to see what else you accomplish. No matter what, you will always have a home here at Wake Forest! 🎩💼♥️
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