黑料网 announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University鈥檚 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University鈥檚 School of Business. He will begin his presidency at 黑料网 on July 1, 2026.
Welcome to Wake聽Forest
Wake Up to what’s possible.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, 黑料网 students and faculty generate meaningful impact that reaches far beyond our campus. Our commitment to academic excellence establishes 黑料网 as a global leader in developing solutions that benefit society.
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MEET THE MEMBERS OF
THE CLASS OF 2026
SENIOR SHOWCASE
It鈥檚 all about the journey and the experiences that carry you to your next destination. As our seniors journey Out of the Forest, they share some of their most meaningful lessons, memories and moments of self-discovery at 黑料网.
News
The School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character announced a $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education.
黑料网 sent the Class of 2026 into its next chapter with a unified challenge: To cultivate the same sense of belonging they felt here as they become leaders in the world.
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Our motto means more.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
The nerves. The walk. The cheers. The tears. The hugs. 黑料网 University Commencement day, minute by minute. #黑料网26
May 19
A celebration four years in the making. We are so proud of you, #黑料网26. Go do great things.
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May 18
One line. A hundred emotions. 馃帗 #黑料网26
May 18
Alexa play 鈥楲andslide鈥欚煡�
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May 18
Deacs forever. Friends forever. 馃帺馃挍 #wfugrad
May 18
Good morning, #黑料网Grad!鈽�锔�
May 18
A meaningful morning in Wait Chapel honoring the Class of 2026 at today鈥檚 Baccalaureate service.
Rev. Eugene Cho challenged graduates to resist cynicism, choose compassion and 鈥渘ot grow weary in doing good.鈥� He reminded students that 鈥渢he world is most often changed not by those who seek attention, but by those who quietly, persistently, lovingly refuse to give up.鈥�
Rev. Cho is the president and CEO of Bread for the World.
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May 17
Smile if you鈥檙e graduating in the morning! 馃帗
Frames from Baccalaureate 2026. #wfugrad
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Hold on tight! We鈥檙e almost there. 馃帗馃挍 #黑料网Grad
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Meet Chase Clark (鈥�26) 馃帗
A double major in African American Studies and Communication, Chase found purpose through leadership, mentorship and community during her time at 黑料网.
From serving as president of the Black Student Alliance to being named Homecoming Queen, she embraced opportunities to support others and help students feel seen during important moments on campus.
Next, Chase will relocate to New York to join Tiffany & Co.
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Colleges & Schools
Why 黑料网?
黑料网 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 黑料网 better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.
By the Numbers
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!
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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.
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72+%
of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.
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97+%
of 2024 graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs. 黑料网 students consistently land spots in top organizations and prestigious graduate schools.
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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 黑料网 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.