Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is a private research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1834, the university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest,... Wikipedia

• Former names:  Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute, (1834–1839), Wake Forest College, (1839–1967)
• Motto:  Pro Humanitate (Latin)
• Motto (English):  "For Humanity"
• Type:  Private research university
• Established:  February 03, 1834
• Founder:  Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
• Religious affiliation:  Nonsectarian, (historically Baptist until 1986)
• Academic affiliations:  NAICU, ORAU
• Endowment:  $1.99 billion (FY2024)
• President:  Susan Wente
• Provost:  Nell Jessup Newton (Interim)
• Academic staff:  6,667 (includes full- time faculty and staff)
• Students:  9,121 (fall 2023)
• Undergraduates:  5,471 (fall 2023)
• Postgraduates:  3,650 (fall 2023)
• Campus:  Midsize City
• Newspaper:  Old Gold & Black
• Colors:  Old gold and black
• Mascot:  The Demon Deacon
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS – ACC
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo