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From Campus to Classroom: Guest Readers at Old Town Elementary

Written by: Kyrie Ordanza (’28) For a dedicated group of Wake Forest University students, Wednesdays at 1p.m. aren’t spent in a traditional lecture hall. Instead, it’s spent in the vibrant, high-energy environment of Old Town Elementary. What began as a one time volunteer opportunity with […]


Senior Services Inc. Named North Carolina Community Partner of the Year forTransformative Collaboration with Wake Forest University

Five-year partnership redefines community engagement through reciprocity, research, and intergenerational learning Winston-Salem, NC (February 11, 2026) – Senior Services Inc.’s Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness has been named Community Partner of the Year by the North Carolina Campus Engagement network, recognizing its groundbreaking collaboration […]


Allison Walker Featured in Global Gauge: A Global Stage for Pro Humanitate

Allison Walker, Director of Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning within the Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE), has been featured in the Fall 2025 edition of Global Gauge: Stories of Global Impact. The semesterly publication, which highlights the international initiatives of Wake Forest University’s […]


Wake Forest’s Reagan Smith honored for service to campus and community

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Wake Forest University student Reagan Smith (’26) has been selected for an award recognizing outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students for civic and social responsibility. Smith is a […]


Project Pumpkin: Campus Tradition Shines Through the Storm

Written by: Kyrie Ordanza (’28) On the afternoon of October 28, 2025, Room 401 in the Benson University Center underwent a dramatic transformation. On one side, the room became an underwater wonderland teeming with jellyfish, bubbles, and beachballs. The other turned into a vibrant carnival, […]


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