Upcoming Events

(NYC) School of Business Young Alumni Happy Hour

Calling all recent graduates! School of Business alumni from the classes of 20212026 are invited to a special Young Alumni Happy Hour designed to grow your local Biz Deac network. Drop by The Perfect Pint East anytime 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on September 16 to enjoy two drink tickets (beer/wine), appetizers, and great company. Your happy hour registration fee covers your event access. For an additional $10, you can opt to donate directly to the WFU School of Business Annual Fund and make a meaningful impact on current Wake Forest students and programs. Every donation counts. Plus, we will have black and gold swag on-hand to share! We hope you can join us and catch up with fellow NYC-area Wake Foresters. You are welcome to register one guest! Hosted locally by Alumni Council member Stephen Klemash (’20).

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

School of Business AI Workshop: Solving Hard Problems 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! “Solving Hard Problems with AI” will be led by Associate Dean for MBA and Working Professional Programs and Associate Teaching Professor, Dr. Justin Martin. 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 on the WFU Reynolda campus in Farrell Hall (room 151). 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.

Conversations in Strategic Leadership with Daniel Driscoll, United States Secretary of the Army

Responsible for overseeing the operations, modernization, and resources for nearly one million American soldiers and over 265,000 Army Civilians, the Honorable Daniel Driscoll knows what it takes to lead through complex, high-stakes situations. The 26th Secretary of the Army will expound upon his experiences on September 18th at 2:00 p.m. in Farrell Halls Broyhill Auditorium. The event, titled Conversations in Strategic Leadership, is free and open to the entire Wake Forest community, including WFU ROTC cadets and the WFU Veterans group. The discussion moderated by Professor Ben King will also feature an audience Q&A session. Co-sponsored by the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character and Wake Forest Universitys ROTC No Fear Battalion, the discussion promises to offer invaluable insights into strategic leadership.

Former Secretary of the Army to Speak at Wake Forest’s Business School

Once responsible for overseeing the operations, modernization, and resources for nearly one million American soldiers and over 265,000 Army Civilians, the Honorable Daniel Driscoll knows what it takes to lead through complex, high-stakes situations. The Former Secretary of the Army will expound upon his experiences on September 18th at 2:00 p.m. in Farrell Halls Broyhill Auditorium. The event, titled Conversations in Strategic Leadership, is free and open to the entire Wake Forest community, including WFU ROTC cadets and the WFU Veterans group. The discussion moderated by Professor Ben King will also feature an audience Q&A session. Co-sponsored by the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character and the Department of Military Science, the discussion promises to offer invaluable insights into strategic leadership.

(Winston-Salem) School of Business AI Leadership Series: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive

Wake Forest University School of Business presents candid conversations with industry leaders on how their organizations are using AI. This is the first session offered in the Leadership Series. How AI Is Rewriting the Marketing Playbook: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive A Conversation with Ged King, former CEO of Sales Factory Professor of Practice and Academic Director Digital Marketing and AI, School of Professional Studies Optional Networking Reception | 5:30 – 6:20 p.m.Conversation with Ged King | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Note: This session is offered on two consecutive days. You are registering for Wednesday, October 7, in Winston-Salem. 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 dates will be offered in this Leadership Series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.

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.

(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.