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At the heart of Wake Forest is the teacher scholar ideal.

At the core of Wake Forest University lies our unwavering dedication to the teacher-scholar ideal. This distinctive model propels students beyond traditional classroom boundaries, immersing them in authentic environments—be it groundbreaking scientific research or riveting artistic performances. The Office of the Provost stands as a pillar of support in this educational pursuit, ensuring faculty have access to the vital resources required to guide students on this transformative journey.


Provost Michele Gillespie delivers her 2024 University Address at the invitation of the Faculty Senate.


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Dr. Ed Wilson was a humanist to his very core and has always embodied the very best about Wake Forest. Rest in peace, Mr. Wake Forest. You will be with us always.

Dr. Ed Wilson was a humanist to his very core and has always embodied the very best about Wake Forest. Rest in peace, Mr. Wake Forest. You will be with us always.

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The Program for Leadership and Character has four opportunities open for financial support, available to WFU faculty and staff each spring. These grants are funded by gifts from Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Kern Family Foundation, and the deadline to apply (except for co-sponsorships) is April 8.

1. Leadership and Character Course Development and Redesign Grants (annual, open to all WFU faculty)
2. Departmental Grants (annual, open to all WFU faculty and staff)
3. Travel for Interdisciplinary and Community-Engaged Learning (TICEL) Grants (biannual, open to professional and graduate school faculty)
4. Co-sponsorships (rolling application, open to all WFU faculty and staff) 

See Leadership and Character’s website for more information about each grant’s requirements, deadlines, and application forms.

The Program for Leadership and Character has four opportunities open for financial support, available to WFU faculty and staff each spring. These grants are funded by gifts from Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Kern Family Foundation, and the deadline to apply (except for co-sponsorships) is April 8.

1. Leadership and Character Course Development and Redesign Grants (annual, open to all WFU faculty)
2. Departmental Grants (annual, open to all WFU faculty and staff)
3. Travel for Interdisciplinary and Community-Engaged Learning (TICEL) Grants (biannual, open to professional and graduate school faculty)
4. Co-sponsorships (rolling application, open to all WFU faculty and staff)

See Leadership and Character’s website for more information about each grant’s requirements, deadlines, and application forms.

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In an inspiring example of experiential learning, an interdisciplinary collaboration between the @wfuniversity @lammuseum Director Dr. Andrew Gurstelle and Dr. Ferdinand Saumarez Smith from @factum_foundation is giving students an opportunity to delve into complex issues of preservation, repatriation and cultural heritage. Visit our link in bio and Stories of Academic Excellence to read all about it.

In an inspiring example of experiential learning, an interdisciplinary collaboration between the @wfuniversity @lammuseum Director Dr. Andrew Gurstelle and Dr. Ferdinand Saumarez Smith from @factum_foundation is giving students an opportunity to delve into complex issues of preservation, repatriation and cultural heritage. Visit our link in bio and Stories of Academic Excellence to read all about it.

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Each year, @wfuniversity marks its founding in February 1834 by coming together to celebrate and reflect on our traditions, our history and our people. Founders Day is also a moment to affirm the University’s motto – Pro Humanitate. This year’s program features the annual senior oration, musical selections, a celebration of Wake Forest milestones, and reflections from Vice President for Campus Life Shea Kidd Brown on the distinctive values that inspired our founding and continue to shape our vision for the future. President Susan R. Wente will also provide remarks. We hope you join us!

Each year, @wfuniversity marks its founding in February 1834 by coming together to celebrate and reflect on our traditions, our history and our people. Founders Day is also a moment to affirm the University’s motto – Pro Humanitate. This year’s program features the annual senior oration, musical selections, a celebration of Wake Forest milestones, and reflections from Vice President for Campus Life Shea Kidd Brown on the distinctive values that inspired our founding and continue to shape our vision for the future. President Susan R. Wente will also provide remarks. We hope you join us!

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During this year’s Founders Day ceremony, @wfuniversity will award the Medallion of Merit – the highest honor bestowed by Wake Forest for service to the University – to Professor Emerita of English Claudia Kairoff. Claudia is most deserving of this honor, and we’re excited to celebrate her on February 15!

During this year’s Founders Day ceremony, @wfuniversity will award the Medallion of Merit – the highest honor bestowed by Wake Forest for service to the University – to Professor Emerita of English Claudia Kairoff. Claudia is most deserving of this honor, and we’re excited to celebrate her on February 15!

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