Wake Alert

Community Safety Advisory: Report of fondling

May 8, 2025 4:56 p.m.

This morning, Wake Forest University Police received a report of an alleged assault that occurred in a residence hall on the evening of May 7. This was not a random incident. It involved two Wake Forest students who are acquainted. The victim was able to get the suspect to leave the room almost immediately, which subsequently ended the incident.

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. While nothing is a failsafe, here are three important things to keep in mind for self-protection.

• Alcohol and drugs are often used to create vulnerability to sexual assaults. Studies of sexual assault incidents show a high correlation between sexual assault and drug/alcohol use.

• Consent cannot be given if someone is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, is passed out, unconscious, asleep or coming in or out of consciousness.

• The Wake Safe app is a free personal mobile application for Wake Forest University students, staff, faculty, visitors, and surrounding community members to engage in a two-way conversation with Wake Forest University police. With the app, you can use your cell phone as a personal security device that allows direct access to police, 911 emergency services, emergency location sharing, social escape, and a peer-to-peer Friend Walk tool.

• If you feel uneasy or unsafe, go to a safe location and call a friend or the police at 911. University Police offers a safe escort service on campus that is available 24 hours a day at 336-758-5911.

If you have experienced a sexual offense, we encourage you to seek support. There are a variety of resources available at Wake Forest. You can speak to a confidential resource first. Information about the difference between confidential and non-confidential resources can be found on the Safe website. You can also contact the Safe Office at 336.758.5285 or safe@wfu.edu with non-urgent questions or concerns.

Reminder: Here’s how WFU will communicate with you in the event of an emergency.

Community Safety Advisories fulfill the compliance requirement under the Clery Act for timely warnings. Timely warnings are issued by Wake Forest University when certain (Clery Act) crimes occurring on campus property, properties controlled by campus-affiliated organizations, or public property immediately adjacent to campus are determined to be a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. Timely warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.

Weather Message

March 31, 2025 9:15 a.m. (updated on March 31, 2025 9:19 a.m.)

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe thunderstorms in our area starting late this afternoon and into the evening. The University is monitoring weather conditions and advises campus community members to pay attention to changing weather conditions.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to make sure their mobile phone number is updated and to download the Wake Safe App to receive safety and weather information.

Here’s how emergency communications are shared and what you can do to stay informed.

Tornado Watch

March 16, 2025 9:56 a.m. (updated on March 16, 2025 11:03 a.m.)

Update: As of 11 a.m., March 16, the NWS has removed the tornado watch.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information.

Resources include:

TV Stations: WXII, WFMY, WGHP or Spectrum News Triad

National Weather Service

The University recommends keeping cell phones charged and set to receive calls and text messages.

Updates will be posted here.

In the event of a tornado warning, Wake Forest will use the Wake Alert emergency notification system to communicate with students, faculty, and staff. An announcement would be posted on the Wake Alert website and the University’s home page at wfu.edu; sent by text, email and voice mail; and posted on the Wake Alert Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Tornado Warning to Watch

March 5, 2025 8:58 a.m. (updated on March 5, 2025 11:22 a.m.)

Update: The watch was canceled at 10:43 a.m.

The National Weather Service tornado warning has expired. A tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area remains in effect until 1:00 p.m. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information.

Resources include:

TV Stations: WXII, WFMY, WGHP or Spectrum News Triad

National Weather Service

The University recommends keeping cell phones charged and set to receive calls and text messages.

Updates will be posted here.

In the event of a tornado warning, Wake Forest will use the Wake Alert emergency notification system to communicate with students, faculty, and staff. An announcement would be posted on the Wake Alert web site and the University’s home page at wfu.edu; sent by text, email and voice mail; and posted on the Wake Alert Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Tornado Warning

March 5, 2025 8:22 a.m.

Wake Alert Emergency. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Seek shelter now. Go to the lowest level of a building. Stay away from doors and windows. Our first priority is to ensure the health and safety of those on our campus. The current NWS warning is in effect until 8:45 am. Updates will appear here.