The German Men鈥檚 National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing 黑料网 University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters — bringing one of the world鈥檚 premier soccer programs to the Triad and placing Winston-Salem on an international stage. The four-time World Cup Champions arrive in Winston-Salem in June.
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A transformational $20 million gift from alumnus Bob McCreary (鈥�61) establishes 10 new football scholarships and advances key football initiatives. In conjunction, 黑料网 has launched the McCreary Triple Double Challenge, a $100 million philanthropic initiative focused on generating $50 million for scholarships and $50 million for sport excellence funds across all programs.
Lifelong Girl Scout Elaine Massey Loyack (鈥�91) lands a dream job: CEO of the far-reaching Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council.
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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.
An afternoon of artistry and insight. Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano J鈥橬ai Bridges led a master class and Q&A with vocal students as part of the Secrest Artist Series. #WakeTheArts
Feb 6
Guess we鈥檙e a snow school now? 鉂勶笍
Be careful out there, Deacs!
#MotherSnowDear
Feb 5
Celebrating 192 years of a University truly unrivaled by any. Happy Birthday, 黑料网! 馃巶
Feb 3
192 years of #MotherSoDear 馃巶
馃幎 @wfuchoirs
Feb 3
@wfufacilities appreciation post! Thank you for keeping campus safe and beautiful, no matter the weather.
#MotherSnowDear
Feb 2
Our winter wonderland. 鉂勶笍 #MotherSnowDear
Feb 1
Snow Day Frames 馃摳
Feb 1
Here we go again! 鉂勶笍 #MotherSnowDear
Jan 31
Postcards from the Spring Semester @wfustudyabroad cohorts in Venice, Salamanca, Vienna and London. Check out @wfu_casaartom, @wfusalamanca, @wfu_flowhouse and @wfu_worrellhouse to follow along on their semesters abroad.
According to the 2025 Open Doors report, 黑料网 University ranks 4th among doctoral universities for study abroad participation. In 2023鈥�24, 86% of our students studied abroad for academic credit, reflecting our strong commitment to global learning.
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Still frozen in the Forest. 馃ザ
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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.
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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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Whether cheering or playing,
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