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.

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.


  • Bahamas Experience

    Somewhere over a dockside dinner in the glow of a Bahamian sunset, it hit them: Maybe the best…

    Read More

  • 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…

    Read More

  • Doing Good, Doing Well

    On the northside of Wake Forest’s campus, red clay was piled high, bulldozers hummed along the horizon and…

    Read More

  • Life on the Grand Canal

    Celebrating 50 Years of Casa Artom Venice is the city of canals, made up of piazzas, connected by…

    Read More


Dr. Ralph Peeples

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.

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.

Stay connected by following us on Instagram at @wfugiving.