Creating Opportunity.
Transforming Lives.
Wake Forest’s greatest impact has always been found by honoring the promise of Pro Humanitate through the development of young minds with goals and aspirations that extend far beyond themselves. When we create life-changing opportunities at Wake Forest, we deliver the mission of Pro Humanitate to the world.
STORIES OF PHILANTHROPY
Empowering Pro Humanitate
The generous support of Wake Forest alumni, parents and friends is making it possible for students and faculty to explore ways to make the world a better place.
Storage Scholars
FROM THE FOREST TO THE TANK
On October 14, 2022, an estimated 3.4 million viewers tuned into ABC’s “Shark Tank,” to see what new ideas burgeoning entrepreneurs were pitching to experienced potential investors. That night, the audience watched two young Wake Foresters – Sam Chason (’20) and Matt Gronberg (’20) – explain the plans behind Storage Scholars.
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Bahamas Experience
Somewhere over a dockside dinner in the glow of a Bahamian sunset, it hit them: Maybe the best…
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Chasing the Complex Problems of Our Day
Every year, Wake Forest undergraduates have the opportunity to spend their summer months with a faculty mentor researching…
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Doing Good, Doing Well
On the northside of Wake Forest’s campus, red clay was piled high, bulldozers hummed along the horizon and…
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Life on the Grand Canal
Celebrating 50 Years of Casa Artom Venice is the city of canals, made up of piazzas, connected by…
With Gratitude
Hitting a Homerun with the Dr. Ralph Peeples Law Scholarship
When Wake Forest Law alumni hear the name Ralph Peeples, they think of a dedicated professor, a kind human being, and a man who sure loved baseball. What better way to honor his legacy than by creating a scholarship in his name. So far, more than $100,000 has been raised for the scholarship, thanks to the generosity of people like Judge Ralph Walker (’58, JD ’63); Jason Benetti (JD ’11) TV play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Lions; and other colleagues, friends, and former students.
“I am eternally grateful for your continued support and generosity. Without you, I would not be able to attend Wake Forest and get this prestigious education. Not only am I flourishing academically, but I am able to help others and employ our University’s motto – Pro Humanitate. This support has allowed me to “pay-it-forward” and help our community so much. There are no words that come close to expressing how thankful I am for your generosity and support.”
Ms. Abby Laursen (’26)
Recipient of the Augustine J. Taylor and Roby E. Taylor Accountancy Scholarship, the Tessien-Dupree Endowed Scholarship, and the Wake Forest Heritage Scholarship
Because of the generosity of many donors, students are able to pursue their education and follow their passions at Wake Forest. Thank you to the donors who have made all of this possible.
Recent News
School of Divinity receives $3.3M, second largest individual gift in school history
The School of Divinity has received a $3.3 million gift – the second largest individual donation in the school’s 25-year history – from the estate of Edward Kent Griffin. The gift will support the recently launched Wake Div Promise, a bold initiative designed to provide full-tuition scholarships for all graduate students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program.
Heirs’ Property Project Receives Wells Fargo Foundation Grant
The Heirs’ Property Project, led by Wake Forest Law professor Scott Schang, has received a $300,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support its work. As much as 4% of all property in North Carolina is held as heirs’ property, leaving thousands of predominantly minority and low-income families at risk of losing their ancestral lands and homes.
Wake Forest’s Educating Character Initiatives to grant an additional $10M to support character education across the U.S.
Wake Forest University’s Program for Leadership and Character will grant an additional $10 million to further help colleges and universities nationwide develop their own character education programs and initiatives. The funding comes from a new $12.4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. which will also support coaching, resources, and workshops for faculty across the country.