Top of page

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 […]


Welcome to 2019

Dear Wake Forest community, Welcome to 2019! I hope your time away from Wake Forest was refreshing and you return with a deep anticipation of what this year holds. As we start a new semester, I want to offer you a reflection and some encouragement. […]


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 […]


Archives