Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, Wake Forest students and faculty generate meaningful impact that reaches far beyond our campus. Our commitment to academic excellence establishes Wake Forest as a global leader in developing solutions that benefit society.
The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest continues the tradition of preparing Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Students this year will cook more than 600 meals and volunteers will make deliveries to community partners including Samaritan Ministries, Hope to Thrive, Azalea Terrace, FaithHealth NC and DEAC Clinic. Campus Kitchen provides meals to its partners throughout the year, but for TurkeyPalooza all meals are scratch-made.
Economist Fred Chen’s decades-long research on rhino horn poaching examines the outcomes of defensive anti-trafficking efforts such as rhino relocation, anti-poaching patrols and GPS trackers, and offers a new economic-based solution to preserve and protect these animals.
A summer study abroad program became a pivotal experience for Avery Hale Smith (’16), a turning point she credits with giving her the confidence to embrace uncertainty and lead with a global perspective.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
We grieve the passing of Rodney Rogers, 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award winner and Wake Forest Basketball legend.
Rodney inspired us on the court as ACC Rookie of the Year, ACC Player of the Year and NBA Sixth Man of the Year. After a life-changing accident in 2008 that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down, he continued to inspire many.
At Wake Forest, he led the Deacs to three NCAA Tournament appearances, had his Number 54 jersey retired and was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame. Then over 12 seasons in the NBA, beginning as the ninth overall pick by the Denver Nuggets, he built a respected professional career.
Remembered for his generosity as much as his athletic talent, Rodney embodied #ProHumanitate through the Rodney Rogers Foundation, his encouragement of others with spinal cord injuries and his messages about perseverance and personal growth.
Wake Forest extends its deepest condolences to the Rogers family and all who were inspired by Rodney’s extraordinary life, career and spirit.
Nov 22
Come to Pitsgiving with Campbell. 🍽️ Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and all the togetherness that makes this tradition a favorite. Happy Pitsgiving, Deacs!
Nov 21
Couldn’t think of a better way to mark the release of Wicked: For Good than revisiting this performance by Kristin Chenoweth and Ellie Howell (’25) from @facetofacewfu. Still gives us chills. 💚🩷
#WakeTheArts #ProHumanitate
Nov 21
Full plates, full hearts. 🧡 Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, dressing and a whole lot of togetherness. Grateful for the friends who make campus feel like home.
Pitsgiving 2025 🍗
Thank you, @deacondining!
Nov 20
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis visited Wake Forest as the 2025 Maya Angelou Artist in Residence. He led a masterclass with students and joined a conversation on creativity, sharing lessons on playing music with heart, embracing challenges and finding joy in the work.
He told students, “Run to your weaknesses. That is where you grow the most,” encouraging them to push themselves, listen closely and take risks in both music and life.
Read more at the link in our profile.
#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts
Nov 19
A love letter 💌 to fall in the Forest.
Nov 18
Wake Forest is made stronger and more vibrant by our #FirstGen students, and earlier this month we had the chance to celebrate them. From conversations over coffee to a keynote by Brian Li (’03), the 4th annual First in the Forest #FirstGen Celebration was one to remember. #ProHumanitate
Nov 17
What if we focused less on exercise and more on moving in ways we enjoy? Associate Professor Jason Fanning studies how creative, consistent movement supports physical and mental health, especially for older adults. @hes_wfu
#prohumanitate #wfuresearch #wfuexpert
Nov 14
Sometimes you get to meet your heroes. 💛
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis, the 2025 Maya Angelou Artist in Residence, spent time sharing his wisdom and inspiring the next generation of musicians at Wake Forest.
#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts
Nov 13
Leadership and Character scholars had the unique opportunity to interview Mitt Romney during his @facetofacewfu appearance in Wait Chapel. The conversation reflected the program’s mission to encourage students to explore ethics, character, virtue and leadership. #ProHumanitate
Nov 12
Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
Within driving distance of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Coast, Winston-Salem offers the amenities of a larger city with the vibrant culture of an engaged community.
Get to know Wake Forest better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.
250+
is the number of student organizations that you can explore (or we’ll help you find a match) in order to discover your passion. Don’t find it? Apply to charter one!
11:1
is our student-to-faculty ratio. More than half of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 20 students. Only 1% have more than 50 students.
72+%
of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.
97+%
of 2024 graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs. WFU students consistently land spots in top organizations and prestigious graduate schools.
Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold
Our Winston-Salem, N.C., campus houses an academic community of almost 9,000 students, with more studying at Wake Forest locations in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and around the world. Our undergraduate liberal arts curriculum inspires a holistic approach to preparing graduate and professional school students. We graduate leaders with integrity and courage who use their success to make an impact on society.
