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COVID-19 Update: New Health and Safety Measures in Place

This message is sent on behalf of President Nathan Hatch, Provost Rogan Kersh and Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue. Dear Wake Forest students, Over the past 48 hours, we have seen a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, numbering more than 150 positive tests. […]


COVID-19 Update

This message is sent on behalf of President Nathan Hatch, Provost Rogan Kersh and Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue. Dear Wake Forest faculty and staff, In the last few days, the number of positive COVID-19 cases in our community has increased at […]


A message from President Hatch

Dear Wake Forest community, Last week, our nation was captivated by Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet, who shared a poem at the inauguration of President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. For six minutes, millions listened as she spoke powerful words of inspiration and […]


Spring 2021 Update from President Hatch

Greetings! Welcome to the Spring 2021 semester at Wake Forest. Last fall, facing challenges of the pandemic, we made significant adjustments to how we delivered on our educational mission. However, one thing remained the same: we were resolute in our commitment to educating leaders of […]


Spring Semester COVID-19 Update

Dear students, faculty and staff, We are eager to welcome you back for the spring semester. As shared in earlier messages, our goal is to begin the spring semester on campus in late January. Given continued consultation with public health officials and careful evaluation of […]


A message from President Hatch

Dear Wake Forest community, Today’s events at the U.S. Capitol building are tragic. It is a sad day for our nation — no matter your political party affiliation. If you feel shaken by what happened, you’re not alone. What has defined our country in vital […]


Happy Holidays from President Nathan Hatch and Julie Hatch

Happy holidays! As we embark on the final weeks of 2020 and look forward with hope and optimism to the coming year, being a part of the Wake Forest community is among our greatest blessings. May you carry the promise of the season with you […]


2020 State of the University Address

Greetings! Thank you for joining me for this year’s State of the University. I want to thank Professor Caron and the rest of the Faculty Senate for the invitation to share an update with you. I would like to start today by expressing my deep […]


Message of Gratitude from President Hatch

Dear Wake Forest students, faculty and staff, Today, I want to share my deep appreciation with all of you. For the past three months, we have done what many thought impossible. With your diligence, patience and perseverance, we completed our on-campus portion of the semester. […]


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