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Synagogue shooting

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Earlier this year, we saw hatred against Muslims in New Zealand. Last week, we saw the persecution of Sri Lankan Christians on Easter. And on Saturday, we saw violence toward Jews in our nation as they concluded Passover. I offer […]


Response to an offensive social media post

I learned of an Instagram post last night that has created deep concern and anger among many members of the Wake Forest community and the Winston-Salem State University community. While the intent of the authors may have been a parody of a national issue, it […]


New Zealand mosque shootings

Dear Wake Forest students, faculty and staff, Once again, our world is stunned by another unspeakable tragedy, this time against innocent Muslim worshipers gathered for prayer in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. To all of the Muslim students, faculty and staff members of our Wake […]


Happy Holidays from Wake Forest

As we celebrate the holiday season, together is a wonderful place to be. May the coming year be filled with moments of shared joy with friends and family. Nathan + Julie Hatch


Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

A message from President Hatch to students, faculty and staff Dear Wake Forest Community, Lives were shattered and our nation stunned by the horrific and senseless mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out […]


Hurricane Florence

Message from President Nathan O. Hatch to campus Dear Wake Forest students, faculty and staff, Hurricane Florence is presenting many challenges for our state and region this weekend. But as with any challenge, we have an opportunity. As Wake Foresters, it is second nature for us […]


Seeking to Understand

Welcome Back Message from President Nathan O. Hatch to campus, Fall 2018 Dear students, faculty and staff, Welcome to a new academic year at Wake Forest! For some of you, this is a well-traveled and familiar path back to start a new year. For others, it […]


Happy Holidays from Wake Forest

Dear [NAME], With the holidays upon us, we offer a moment of Wake Forest tradition. May the hope we share this season bring to mind the blessings of the past year and prepare our hearts for the opportunities that lie ahead. As you celebrate with […]


Happy Holidays from Nathan and Julie Hatch

As you celebrate the holidays with traditions old or new, may you delight in the warmth of being surrounded by family and friends. While we reflect on the blessings of the past year, we offer you a little holiday cheer from Wake Forest. May the […]


The Arnold Palmer I Knew

As published in the Old Gold & Black on Sept. 30, 2016. I remember the first time I visited Arnold Palmer in Latrobe, Pa. I walked around his office, taking in the displays of memorabilia that marked moments of his life: Four Masters trophies and […]


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