From the Alumni Council President:
You can always feel the anticipation and excitement on campus at the start of the new academic year, but this fall has been amazingly special for my family. My husband, David Holden (’99), and I experienced “move-in” as parents for the first time, with our daughter Joanna joining the record-breaking Class of 2029. It’s such a pleasure to hear about how much she is already learning and to see her start making memories in so many of the places we hold dear.
I’m also looking forward to helping host the Class of 2000’s 25th reunion at Homecoming in a few weeks! As a Double Deac who lives in Winston-Salem, I have the opportunity to enjoy Wake Forest events throughout the year. But if you’re reading this before Homecoming (October 24-26) and plan to attend only one football game this fall, I hope you will consider joining me and so many of our fellow alumni —not only for the game, but also the many opportunities to reconnect that this special weekend offers. For alumni in “reunion years,” meaning those that end in “0” or “5,” there are parties with your classmates on the Reynolda campus that Friday night. But Homecoming is for all alumni, no matter when you graduated, and you are welcome to join any (or all!) of the events.
As Alumni Council president for a second year, I have been impressed with the many options for staying involved and connected, from local Pro Humanitate Days activities to global gatherings, such as our educational trips. I am grateful for all of the ways we can get back and give back to Wake Forest. As always,
Go Deacs!
— Shelley Slaughter Holden (’00, JD ’03), Winston-Salem | President, Wake Forest Alumni Council
Alumni Admissions Forum
Alumni and their high school age children are invited to the semiannual Alumni Admissions Forum on campus Nov. 14. Whether your child is interested in Wake Forest or another university, you can learn about the college admissions process from the Wake Forest admissions team. Tour the campus with other alumni families and learn more about the programs that make Wake Forest so special.
LET US HEAR FROM YOU
Have a question? Contact the Alumni Engagement Office at 800-752-8568 or alumni.wfu.edu.
The Alumni Engagement Office has moved! We’re now located in the University Corporate Center near Allegacy Stadium. Please reach out to us if you’d like to visit.
Bring Lovefeast to your community
Want to help bring our annual Lovefeast, one of our most cherished traditions, to every Wake Forest community? We invite you to gather with fellow Wake Foresters, family and friends wherever you are and tune into the live-stream of the service at 7 p.m. (ET) on Dec. 7 in Wait Chapel. If you’re willing to host, reach out to the Alumni Engagement Office at 800-752-8568 or alumni@wfu.edu, and we’ll send you a Lovefeast kit. We hope you will join us as the radiance of this night becomes a light within the darkness of the world.
Personal and Career Advice
Did you know there’s an entire team dedicated to helping alumni navigate their personal and professional lives after college? Check out the wonderful resources provided by the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center.
LEARN Model: Get Started
Follow a self-directed, personal learning framework to develop professionally and take the next step in your career.
Recent Graduates
Register for Year One (How to make the most of your first year after graduating) or Your First Five (the areas you need to master in your first five years).
Learning on the Road
Join fellow alumni on a trip of a lifetime in 2026:
Spain: El Camino de Santiago, March 20-April 1
The Netherlands and Belgium: Dutch Waterways, April 18-26
Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia: Crossroads of Cultures, April 27-May 9
Italy: Flavors of Piedmont, May 23-31
Cruise the Norwegian Fjords: In the path of the Vikings, May 24-June 3
Kenya Safari: The Big 5, September 2-12
Around the World by Private Jet, September 13-October 3
