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05/23/2026
On May 20, the Board of Trustees announced Peter Rodriguez will serve as the 15th president of Wake Forest University.
“One quality that stands out to me is that Dr. Peter Rodriguez seems to care deeply about both academics and improving the communities and spaces he is part of.” - Camille Rogers (‘27)
Click the link in our bio to read more from Mattie Stillerman (‘27)
05/06/2026
The Old Gold & Black presents the Graduation Tabloid 2026. This is a beloved OG&B tradition that showcases the Class of 2026’s many accomplishments. You will find 45 features of graduating seniors nominated by their department chairs for their many contributions to their field of study.
Our sections editors have worked so hard this year to bring you quality articles which you can find in the section recaps.
Big thanks to our Executive Board: Mattie, Maria, Miriam, Anne, and Piper for leading with grace and excellence.
Another thank you to Cate Goldman, our design chief; Sophie Chan, our social media director; and our copy editors, Elle Yormak and Hadassah Evans.
05/05/2026
“It was such an honor to be able to bring ballet into another cultural space. Representation, to me, is a responsibility. It means so much to be able to stand in these spaces and represent ballet in this way.” - Misty Copeland
Click the link in our bio to read more from Mattie Stillerman (‘27).
05/04/2026
The University acknowledged the importance of high-quality residential life for campus culture. They agreed that the growth of campus resources must coincide with undergraduate enrollment increases to preserve present student experience.
Click the link in our bio to read more from Mattie Stillerman (‘27).
05/01/2026
“Somewhere along the way, Wake Forest became my home.”
Click to read more from Towne Moores (‘26).
04/28/2026
Thank you, seniors for all that you’ve done for us! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you all do in the future.
04/27/2026
While campus expansion is a natural part of university growth, the Physical Planning Committee believes adequate facilities must be provided to sustain this growth.
Click the link in our bio to read more from Mattie Stillerman (‘27).
04/23/2026
Anna Anstey, a senior at Wake Forest studying marketing and entrepreneurship, started her own sustainable business this semester.
Click the link in our bio to read more from Reese Lile (‘28).
04/16/2026
Wake Forest Student Government announced its 2026-2027 Executive Board on April 10, following a 24-hour voting period.
Click the link in our bio to read more from Miriam Fabrycky (‘28).
04/15/2026
Fifth time in history.
Click the link in our bio to read more from Ella Maynard (‘28).