
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.

Five Generations Strong:
The Story of JM Stowers
JM Stowers (’27) arrived at Wake Forest carrying a family legacy and a passion for the arts. With the support of generous donors, he has taken that legacy further than ever, from the Tedford Stage to London and beyond. Read how scholarship giving is shaping the next chapter of a true Deacon family story.
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Our Greatest Tradition: The bonds between faculty and students
Our Greatest Tradition: The bonds between facultyand students By Rob Daniels Millie, the wonderfully playful 9-month-old Goldendoodle, jumps…
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Bonding Around Beakers
Bonding AroundBeakers By Michael Terry (’06) Christa Colyer loved being a student. “Mrs. Knight, my high school chemistry…
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The Courage to Unbecome
JJ Martinez (MSM ’25) never imagined himself at Wake Forest. So, when he received the Wells Fargo Inclusive…
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When Words Matter
When WordsMatter By Rob Daniels Meredith Prince (’25) had given no thought to a Spanish equivalent of the…
With Gratitude

In April, Wake Forest hosted the 2026 Benefactor Dinner honoring the commitment of alumni, families, and friends who create scholarship opportunities for students. We are incredibly thankful for all of the individuals who passionately support access to education for current and future Wake Forest students.
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

Wake Forest receives $5 million to expand role of character-based leadership in legal education
The grant from the Kern Family Foundation will enable the Wake Forest University School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character to sustain campus-based initiatives while also paving the way for a network of law schools committed to leadership and character in the law.

Senior Showcase: Callise Young (’26)
As an engineering major, Callise Young found a way to do it all, balancing engineering, marching band and theatre across four years at Wake Forest. Next, this Magnolia Scholar is working toward a career that brings those worlds together, with a goal of becoming an Imagineer at Disney.

A day in the life of Chase Clark (’26)
After graduation, Chase Clark will move to New York City to work at Tiffany & Co. as a summer intern. After that, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Black Studies. Chase is a Byrum Scholar and recipient of the Zachary T. Smith Leadership Scholarship. She was the 2025 Homecoming Queen, 2026 Senior Oration winner, and the 2026 Outstanding Student Leader of the Year winner. Follow this African American studies and communication major through a day in her life in the photo story below.