Wake Forest Parents and Families

Did you know that we did a Deacons on Parade back in 2001? This one was called "Babcock's Manager of the Global Future" (for the former Babcock Graduate School of Management). He now proudly resides in The Pearl in Charlotte.

Happy National Mascot Day to our own Demon Deacon. In the words of our fight song, you are truly "unrivaled by any." 🖤💛

It takes a village. https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2eyGBxzWu/

Behind every Wake Forest graduate is a village. This one’s for the people who made it possible. 🎓💛 #WFUGrad

Probably the best roundup of Commencement day photos yet. Enjoy!

Commencement by Wake Forest University Monday, May 18, 2026

And here is a news story about Dr. Rodriguez and his selection as our 15th president:

Peter Rodriguez named University’s 15th President The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business. He will begin his preside...

Here's how colleagues and members of the presidential search committee describe Dr. Rodriguez:

What They’re Saying - Presidential Search Peter brings significant experience across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, all while reflecting his core leadership values of attentiveness, responsiveness, and kindness. His broad range of service, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Houston Board of Directors to a respec...

Welcome video from President-Elect Rodriguez:

A message from Dr. Peter Rodriguez, 15th president of Wake Forest University The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist an...

Dr. Peter Rodriguez announced as Wake Forest's 15th president:

Announcement of Wake Forest’s 15th President - Presidential Search Dear members of the Wake Forest community:  After conducting a national search, the Presidential Search Committee unanimously recommended to the Board of Trustees, and the Board approved, the appointment of Dr. Peter Rodriguez as the 15th president of Wake Forest University. A distinguished economi...

For those of you who like to see how things work, keep an eye on the Quad Cam this afternoon and tomorrow. You will be amazed at how quickly the Quad is returned to its normal state.

We**am | Wake Forest University A Live Look at WFU You are viewing Wake Forest’s main quad, Hearn Plaza, named for Thomas K. Hearn, Jr., the University’s 12th president. Wait Chapel stands at the far end of the Quad, opposite Reynolda Hall, where this we**am is situated. The best way [...]

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Welcome to the Wake Forest Alumni Association!

P'26s, you will always be part of the Wake Forest family too!