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Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Type: 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Site:
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Student Population: 8,401
Technologies: (52)
Graduation Rate: [[ Math.round(0.89 * 100) ]]%
Awards Offered
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Wake Forest University announces plans for new Innovation Quarter campus
Source: Winston-Salem Journal
Date: September 2023
Synopsis: Wake Forest is making significant investments in creating hubs for innovation and research at its Innovation Quarter campus in downtown Winston-Salem, focusing on biomedical sciences and technology integration.
Wake Forest sees steady enrollment growth amidst evolving higher education landscape
Source: Higher Ed Dive
Date: August 2023
Synopsis: The university noted a 4% increase in undergraduate applications for the 2023 academic year, reflecting higher interest in their comprehensive liberal arts and sciences offerings.
Wake Forest upgrades campus-wide Wi-Fi infrastructure with next-gen technology
Source: EdTech Magazine
Date: July 2023
Synopsis: To enhance connectivity for students and faculty, the institution implemented state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6 technology across residential, classroom, and workspace environments.
Wake Forest secures new grants supporting cybersecurity research
Source: TechCrunch
Date: May 2023
Synopsis: Wake Forest received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand its efforts in cybersecurity education and research aimed at training professionals to fill skill gaps in critical industries.
Wake Forest adopts Brightspace as its centralized learning management system
Source: EdScoop
Date: April 2023
Synopsis: The university transitioned from Blackboard to Brightspace LMS, citing enhanced user experience and integration capabilities.
Below is a list of known technology platforms and software Wake Forest University is currently utilizing:
Learning Management System (LMS): Brightspace by D2L
Source: EdScoop
Student Information System (SIS): Ellucian Banner
Source: G2Crowd
CRM System: Slate by Technolutions (for admissions and enrollment)
Source: Slate
Wi-Fi Infrastructure: Upgraded to Wi-Fi 6, supported by Cisco Meraki
Source: EdTech Magazine
Finance and HR Management: Workday
Source: G2Crowd
Library Management: OCLC WorldShare Management System
Source: College Website
Cybersecurity Tools: Qualys and Palo Alto Networks (recent implementations funded by the cybersecurity grant)
Source: TechCrunch
Fiscal Year | Revenue (in Millions) | Expenses (in Millions) | Net Change |
---|---|---|---|
2022 | $715M | $685M | +$30M |
2021 | $689M | $660M | +$29M |
2020 | $675M | $653M | +$22M |
2019 | $662M | $650M | +$12M |
2018 | $645M | $630M | +$15M |
Source: Wake Forest University Financial Reports
$1.99 Billion (as of 2023)
Source: National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
Name | Title |
---|---|
Susan R. Wente | President |
Rogan Kersh | Provost and Vice President |
Mark Petersen | Vice President for Advancement |
Winston Roberts | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
Jane Aiken | Dean, School of Law |
Ann P. Gibbs | Dean of Admissions |
Nate French | Chief Information Officer (CIO) |