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- Established: 1834
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- President: Nathan Hatch
- Faculty: 636
- Nickname: Demon Deacons
- Motto: Pro Humanitate
- Noted Programs: Political Science, Business, Law
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Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution of higher learning.
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History
Wake Forest University was founded in 1834 in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The original purpose of the institution was to provide education for Christian layman and ministers. During the Civil War in 1862 the college closed temporarily, but would re-open again in 1866. In 1956, the campus moved to its current home of Winston-Salem.WFU.edu: Wake Forrest HistoryWake Forest provides 37 Academic majors, as well as graduate and professional schools which focus on law, divinity, medicine, management, and arts and sciences.WFU.edu: Quick Facts
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Wake Forest University Questions
What is the role of forest and water cycles? 1 AnswerPlants take up water through the roots and water evaporates from their leaves. They obviously also store water, hold water in the soil with their roots and cove... read more
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What is the best song to wake up to? 7 AnswersThere are a lot of great suggestions so far, but I'd like to add my M$.02. Here Comes The Sun is good to wake up to, but there are other Beatles songs that mak... read more -
Wake Forest University News and Articles
- Official Site: Window on Wake Forest
Wake Forest University Leadership
- President: Nathan Hatch
- 2006-present: President
Wake Forest University Notable Alumni
- Wikipedia: Wake Forest University Notable Alumni
- Arnold Palmer, legendary professional golfer
- Al Hunt noted political journalist
- Tim Duncan 2-time NBA MVP with the San Antonio Spurs
- Billy Packer lead commentator for college basketball on CBS
- Brian Piccolo inspiration for the classic film Brian's Song
Visiting Wake Forest University
- WeatherUnderground: Winston-Salem
Wake Forest University Restaurants
- My Travel Guide: Restaurants Near Wake Forest
Wake Forest University Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: Demon Deacons
- Official Site: Football
- Official Site: Men's Basketball
- Official Site: Women's Basketball
- Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
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