Wake Forest University Office of the Provost

We are proud to announce that the Wake Forest School of Business has received the AACSB Global Impact Award for our “Building AI Fluency” initiative! This prestigious honor celebrates our innovation in teaching and our commitment to embracing the technologies of tomorrow.

By integrating generative AI into our curriculum, we are preparing students for a future of workforce leadership. This award is a testament to the innovation and dedication of our faculty and the hard work of our students.

As Acting Dean Stacie Petter shares, this recognition affirms our mission to provide high-impact learning experiences that prepare leaders of character for a competitive, global market. 🌍

Excellence is a habit. Success is our standard. 🎩💼

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4dBYhgZ

Dr. Nell Jessup Newton's continued commitment to serve as Interim Provost is certainly good news for the Forest! We’re grateful for her steady hand and the genuine care she brings to the WFU community every day.

Read the full announcement from the president here: https://president.wfu.edu/2026/04/nell-jessup-newton-to-continue-as-interim-provost-into-2026-27-academic-year/ - and join us in also celebrating the recommitment of the Provost’s Office Happiness Ambassador, Roxie! 🐶🎓

Excellence in the classroom. Success in the workforce. 🎩💼

We are proud to share that the Wake Forest School of Business Undergraduate Program has earned the No. 13 overall ranking in the 2026 Poets & Quants list!

From being named #2 in the nation for Teaching Quality to achieving a 98% employment rate for our graduates, these results are a testament to our faculty’s dedication and our students' hard work. As Acting Dean Dr. Stacie Petter shares, our mission remains focused on developing leaders of character who are prepared to live meaningful lives.

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/47oZUKT

It was an honor to celebrate this year's Faculty Authors & Artists Celebration last week in the Ammons Gallery at Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Thank you to all who attended!

In partnership with the Wake Forest University Humanities Institute, Wake The Arts, ZSR Library, and the Office of Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Work, we gathered to revitalize an annual tradition and recognize the diverse scholarly and creative works produced by our faculty over the past year and to recognize this year’s Gladding Award Winners.

From published monographs to original art, these achievements continue to advance the intellectual and cultural life of our university and community 🎩✨

Take a look through the highlights from the afternoon, and browse the gallery of featured faculty online: https://provost.wfu.edu/faculty-authors-artists/ You can see featured works on display in the Ammons Gallery through the end of the semester, too. 📚

So grateful for a special visit today at ☕️

Wake Forest Trustee, alum and proud Wake parent Julie Ann Hartman (‘90) stopped by to say hello and spend some time with us. It meant a lot to connect with a leader who continues to champion the Wake Forest community and all that’s possible when we come together around bold ideas and meaningful impact.

Moments like this remind us what it means to Wake Up to what’s possible.

Three institutions. One mission. Endless impact. 🍎

Check out the full story on Sofia and the future of the program: https://bit.ly/3Obrg0p

The Office of the Provost hosted a Fall Coffee last week to connect with our affiliated offices. On a cool morning, our staff and guests enjoyed breakfast bites, warm drinks, and great company. The perfect start to this new season! 🍂

The Office of the Provost came together today in honor of World Mental Health Day.

In support of the campus-wide We Are Wake initiative ( ), our goal is to help elevate our collective conscious of care on campus. Aligning with our motto, Pro Humanitate, the office is here for our students, staff, faculty, and all who make up our Wake Forest community. 💚

Please join us in welcoming Nell Jessup Newton as Wake Forest University's new interim provost! A nationally respected legal scholar and experienced higher ed leader, Provost Newton will guide our academic community with wisdom and care during this transitional year.

We’re excited to partner with her to support Wake Forest’s academic mission and highlight the creative, collaborative work of our faculty and students making a difference in the world.

Join us in extending a warm Deacon welcome to our new interim provost Nell Jessup Newton! We look forward to partnering with her this year to continue supporting Wake Forest’s academic mission and to shine a light on the creative, collaborative work of our faculty and students driving positive change in society.

“Wake Forest continues to see the value of personal, lived experience...”
Thank you to the U.S. Embassy in Austria for honoring 25 years of Flow House and our commitment to immersive education and cross-cultural understanding. 🌍