Upcoming Events

(Virtual) Executive Panel: Leading with Edge and Empathy

Join us for an inspiring virtual panel hosted by the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character. Led by Interim Dean Norma Montague, this candid conversation features two accomplished executives who are actively redefining what influence looks like in the modern workplace. Together, they will pull back the curtain on how to leverage empathy alongside rigorous business acumennavigating high-stakes decision-making, setting non-negotiable strategic boundaries, and leading through change without sacrificing drive or authenticity. Featuring Co-founder and President of CRH Healthcare Andrea Malik Roe (99), and Senior VP of Marketing and Customer Engagement at Flow Automotive Companies, Amy Reynolds (MBA 19). Key Takeaways: How to dismantle the myth that empathetic leadership compromises executive presence or firmness.Practical strategies to turn empathy into a measurable business tool that builds team agility and trust. Navigating the “double bind”balancing warmth, decisiveness and core business authority.How rising female leaders can build career longevity and avoid burnout while driving high-impact results. Open to School of Business alumni and current MBA students.

First Look Series: Accelerated Master’s Programs at Wake Forest School of Business

Explore our accelerated masters programs in Accountancy, Business Analytics, and Management. Hear what makes the Wake Forest experience different and how an accelerated masters can help you take your next step. Whether youre just starting to explore your options or already know which program interests you, First Look will give you a clearer picture of: The opportunities available to youThe Wake Forest experienceYour next steps

Future in Focus: Graduate Business Preview Weekend

This two-day, on-campus experience gives you an inside look at what it’s really like to be a graduate business student at Wake Forest, from the classroom to culture. On the agenda: Interactive Sessions: Sit in on hands-on sessions led by expert faculty. Community Connections: Network with current students, alumni, faculty, and our career coaches. Campus & Culture: Experience our campus and student life. You’ll leave with a clear answer: where an accelerated master’s degree in Accountancy, Business Analytics or Management could actually take you, and whether it’s the right next step for you.

Project Pumpkin 2026

Project Pumpkin is the largest student-led community-building event that began in an effort to bring together both the campus and Winston-Salem communities, started in 1989. This years event will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 3-6 PM on Hearn Plaza, and is open to the community and suggested for children in K-5th grade. Since its inception more than 35 years ago, Wake Forest students, faculty and staff have partnered with multiple local schools and agencies to bring children to the Reynolda Campus and create a fall festival that includes trick-or-treating, entertainment, and educational activities, raising money for Wake Forest’s Freedom School. You can submit your volunteer interest here. We’ll follow-up with links for specific shifts!

(Charlotte or Virtual) School of Business AI Workshop: Investing Smarter With AI

Investing Smarter With AI Wake Forest School of Business faculty share how they’re using AI todaypractical skills and workflows that go beyond prompting, which you can apply the next day! “Investing Smarter With AI” will be led by Vice Department Chair for Law, Economics, Accounting & Finance and Teaching Professor Dr. Mark Johnson. This workshop will be delivered in two formats: in-person and virtual. For those who prefer to attend in-person, the workshop will be held at The Pearl in Charlotte. For those who prefer virtual delivery, a Zoom link will be emailed the day prior to the workshop. You must select which format you prefer when registering. All workshops will be recorded and shared with registrants. No AI background is necessary to attend. Open to the WFU community and free to the public. Registration is required. You are welcome to register one guest. We hope you can join us! Additional workshops will be offered in this series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.

Soul Spark 2026

Soul Spark 2026 Location: Wait Chapel Time: 6:00 p.m. | Doors Open at 5:30pm Stories that Ignite | Music that Moves | Inspire change for Good Soul Spark is a gathering of thought leaders and wisdom seekers a chance to sit together as a community, hear keynote talks that challenge, inspire, and share a vision for a more just and hopeful future.

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

All alumni are invited back to celebrate the weekend at events such as Golden Deacs, Service of Rembrance, Party So Dear, Alumni Tailgate and so much more! Classes ending in a 1 or 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions on Friday night. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://homecoming.wfu.edu/

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

All alumni are invited back to celebrate the weekend at events such as Golden Deacs, Service of Rembrance, Party So Dear, Alumni Tailgate and so much more! Classes ending in a 1 or 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions on Friday night. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://homecoming.wfu.edu/

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

All alumni are invited back to celebrate the weekend at events such as Golden Deacs, Service of Rembrance, Party So Dear, Alumni Tailgate and so much more! Classes ending in a 1 or 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions on Friday night. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://homecoming.wfu.edu/