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.
Welcome to Wake聽Forest
Our motto means more.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of humanity in all its difference and diversity.
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.
News
Sophomores Destiny Hale and Hanna Shakarov have won the 2025 ACC Debate Championship. Hale, a computer science major, was voted the tournament鈥檚 top speaker. Shakarov, a business and enterprise management major, was voted the second overall speaker.
Andy Chan, vice president of 黑料网’s Office of Personal & Career Development, examines the impact of mentorship in the whirlwind of today’s high-tech, semivirtual world.
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Aidan Norris (鈥�25) came to 黑料网 with a passion for engineering and a global perspective shaped by his upbringing. Now he鈥檚 graduating with degrees in Engineering and Physics and preparing for his next chapter in Namibia, where he鈥檒l teach math with the Peace Corps.
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May 7
Plastic is everywhere, and it鈥檚 not going away. 黑料网 Law professor Sarah Morath explains why our plastic problem is so persistent and what individuals and lawmakers can do to start solving it.
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May 6
Say hello to the ACC Debate Champions.馃弳
Destiny Hale (鈥�27) and Hanna Shakarov (鈥�27) took home first place at the 2025 ACC Debate Championship, continuing @wakedebate鈥檚 legacy of excellence. #GoDeacs!
Read more at the link in our profile.
May 5
Celebrating the 黑料网 Class of 2025! 馃帗
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.
Meet more seniors or submit your own at the link in our profile.
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May 3
黑料网 junior Eli Leadham has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar.
Eli plans to pursue graduate studies in human rights and law, focusing on criminal justice reform and advocacy for vulnerable communities.
Read more at the link in our profile.
#ProHumanitate
May 2
Celebrating the trees in the Forest! 馃尦
For the 14th year, 黑料网 has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation. Students, faculty and staff gathered to plant new trees, measure tree growth and reflect on how caring for our environment is a reflection of #ProHumanitate.
May 1
From the newsroom to the stage to the bell tower, Rowan Henchy has made her mark at 黑料网. Inspired by professors, grounded in her friendships and driven by the motto #ProHumanitate, she is ready to tell stories that matter.
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Apr 30
We saw the hugs. We saw the fits. We saw the group pics. 10/10 last day of classes, Deacs.
Apr 29
Each year, 黑料网 and the Alumni Council honor alumni whose achievements reflect the University鈥檚 values and commitment to service.
We are proud to recognize the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, Barbee Oakes (鈥�80, MA 鈥�81) and Syd Kitson (鈥�81).
Barbee Oakes spent her career championing diversity and inclusion, breaking barriers and creating a sense of belonging for generations of students.
Syd Kitson imagined and built America鈥檚 first solar-powered town while preserving 73,000 acres of old-growth forest in Florida.
Their work exemplifies the spirit of #ProHumanitate. Congratulations!
Read more at the link in our profile.
Apr 28
From Winston-Salem to Cape Town, Gah鈥橯ues Ligons (鈥�25) has embraced every opportunity at 黑料网. Studying Spanish and Health Studies, he鈥檚 preparing for a future in dentistry and service. Inspired by his grandfather and driven by purpose, he鈥檚 ready to care for communities at home and across the globe.
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Apr 25
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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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Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold