Office of Alumni Engagement
Once a Deac, always a Deac.
It’s our mission to find exciting new ways to connect Wake Forest alumni, friends and family to each other and Mother, So Dear.
We’re here for you.
Stay Connected
UPDATE YOUR INFO
To receive invitations to events near you, make sure your information is updated in Wake Network.
FOLLOW US
Mother, So Dear is never too far away. Connect with us on social media.
LISTEN & READ
Check out our new podcast for, by and about the women of Wake Forest University, or discover within the pages of the award-winning Wake Forest magazine the people and places that make Mother, So Dear.
OUR MOTTO MEANS MORE
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. Read stories of Pro Humanitate and consider making a gift today.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred annually at a signature event that celebrates the achievements of each recipient. The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner was held on Friday, April 25, in the Sutton Center on Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus, honoring visionary dreamer Syd Kitson (’81, P ’08) and barrier breaker Barbee Oakes (’80, MA ’81). Learn more about this year’s recipients.
With 27 hubs where large populations of Wake Forest alumni, families and friends reside, and countless other locations across the world in which Wake Foresters live and embody Pro Humanitate, WAKECommunities deliver the spirit of Wake Forest University to the places you call home. Our community leaders work to connect fellow Demon Deacons to one another and to the university. To receive news about events and opportunities within your community, be sure to update your contact information in WakeNetwork!
Did you know there’s an entire team dedicated to helping alumni successfully navigate their personal and professional lives after college? Don’t miss out on the wonderful resources provided by the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center.
Wake Women
Wake Women is a podcast for, by and about the women of Wake Forest University. This show brings you intelligent, thought-provoking reflections from successful women whose experiences will inspire you to be your best self.
WFU News
Alumni Travel
The Wake Forest Travel Program features a variety of trips and experiences available to alumni, parents, families and friends at an exceptional value. Explore. Learn. Relax.
Upcoming Events
May 20
New York – An Evening with the School of Business
Wake on Wall Street
WAKENewYork-NewJersey
Jun 07
Network of Women Rooftop Brunch
Wake NOW (Network of Women)
WAKEWashington