Ifill to graduates: ‘Care about something’
Around 1,700 graduates and their families gathered on Hearn Plaza under cloudy skies for the 2013 Commencement Ceremony. In her speech, Gwen Ifill, managing editor and moderator of “Washington Week” and senior correspondent for the “PBS NewsHour,” urged graduates to find a cause that they believe in and use what they have learned to “affect the lives of those around you.” More »
Hatch addresses graduates
President Nathan O. Hatch, in his remarks to the Class of 2013, said, “My challenge today is not for you to lower your sights. Dream big. Make no small plans. But in order to do so, you will also have to ramp up your grit score.” More »
Commencement Photos | Video | Full text of Gwen Ifill’s address
Meet the Class of 2013
Eleven chosen as Fulbright scholars
From researching regenerative medicine in Sweden to teaching in Vietnam, 11 Wake Forest students and recent graduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships to go abroad during the 2013-2014 academic year.
Fifteen grads to start careers here
As most seniors prepare for life after Wake Forest, a small group of talented students have decided to start their careers here, at “Mother, So Dear.” After commencement, 15 recent graduates will stay at Wake Forest for at least another year.
More Senior Stories
- Yasmin Bendaas: Vanishing Ink
- Danielle Gallant: Life lessons from the City of Joy
- Ethan Groce: Lead Where You Live
- Bentrice Jusu: Juggling documentaries, non-profit
- Kory Riemensperger: Wake Radio
- Jawad Wahabzada: Telling the world’s stories
More Senior Photos
Programs
WEBCAST
Watch video of the ceremonies »
LIVE WEBCAM
MEDIA COVERAGE
CENTURY LINKS GENERATIONS OF GRADS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HOODING
Janet Murguia, CEO and President of the National Council of La Raza, addressed the graduates »
SCHOOL OF LAW HOODING
Thomas L. Sager (’76), Dupont Legal vice president and general counsel, addressed the graduates »
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
SENIOR ORATIONS
- “Our Actions, Ourselves” (Joshua Courtney)
- “What a Tapestry WE Weave″ (Dean D. Guerra)
- “The Confessions of A Show Dog” (Xinxin Zhang)
See also: Senior Videos
RETIRING FACULTY AND STAFF
- 2013: Main Story
- 2013: Speaker Gwen Ifill
- 2013: President Hatch
- 2013: Honorary Degrees
- 2013: Programs
- 2013: Commencement Photos
- 2013: Commencement Videos
- 2013: Baccalaureate Photos
- 2013: Baccalaureate Speaker Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo
- 2013: Baccalaureate Videos
- 2013: Senior Profiles
- 2013: Retirees
- 2013: By The Numbers