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The BA candidates turn their tassels to the left side as they are awarded their degrees.

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

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

Meet 2013 Grad: Nancy Aguillón
Meet 2013 Grad: Andrea Beck
Meet 2013 Grad: Kelly Chervin
Meet 2013 Grad: Skyler Daniel
Meet 2013 Grad: Amanda Finney
Meet 2013 Grad: Rio Kidd III
Meet 2013 Grad: Cheng Liu
Meet 2013 Grad: Ken Meyer
Meet 2013 Grad: Tiffany Newsome
Meet 2013 Grad: Anna Selig
Meet 2013 Grad: JD Serfas
Meet 2013 Grad: Tori Stewart

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Eleven chosen as Fulbright scholars

Fulbright scholarships

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

New Wake Forest Fellows for the 2013-14 academic year

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.

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Programs

WEBCAST

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LIVE WEBCAM

View the Hearn Plaza Webcam »

MEDIA COVERAGE

Winston-Salem Journal »

CENTURY LINKS GENERATIONS OF GRADS

Wake Forest graduate John Burnley

When John Burnley Winslow walks across the stage to get his diploma, it will be exactly 100 years after his great grandfather Albert Rufus Phillips earned his Wake Forest degree in May of 1913. »

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

Nicole Little ('13) inside the chapel.

SENIOR ORATIONS

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RETIRING FACULTY AND STAFF

Read about retiring faculty and staff