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Major national and regional news organizations regularly interview Wake Forest faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus.

Charlotte Observer

Wake Forest makes history by selecting first class for new Charlotte medical school

Nearly 50 medical students recently received good news from Wake Forest University for their new journey in Charlotte. They will be making history by becoming the inaugural class for Charlotte’s new four-year medical school, which opens this summer. The School of Medicine (Charlotte) accepted 48 students who will start July 7. A medical school of this scale is a first for the region.

March 23, 2025

Forbes

8 schools innovating with Google AI – Here’s what they’re doing

Efficiency is the name of the game at Wake Forest, where Gemini is being deployed to optimize both administrative and academic workflows. In a recent letter to staff and students, Mur Muchane, the CIO and vice president for IT, underscored the transformative impact of these AI tools. “Whether you are brainstorming new ideas, sparking creativity for your projects, or enhancing your presentations with compelling visuals, these AI tools can be a valuable companion.”

March 20, 2025

Major infrastructure advancements underway at The Grounds

The Grounds, a transformative 100-acre mixed-use development near Deacon Boulevard, is entering an exciting new phase of infrastructure enhancements centered on environmental restoration, connectivity, and…

Major infrastructure advancements underway at The Grounds

Wake Forest named a Voter Friendly Campus

Wake Forest has been named a Voter Friendly Campus for the 2025-26 time period by the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA. The initiative recognizes…

Wake Forest named a Voter Friendly Campus

Faculty and staff proposals funded, Feb. 2025

Congratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty and staff members whose proposals were funded in Feb. 2025.

Faculty and staff proposals funded, Feb. 2025