A winter weather advisory is in effect for portions of the North Carolina Piedmont, including the Triad through 10 a.m. this morning. There is a possibility of light freezing rain. Icy conditions are possible with light ice and slick spots on bridges and elevated roadways. […]
The Reynolda campus, Wake Downtown and Brookstown will return to in-person classes and normal operations on Monday, Feb. 7. Each school is working through plans for making up vital instructional time, in consultation with their accrediting bodies. The academic leadership has affirmed that no school […]
As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, the city of Winston-Salem will reduce the voluntary evacuation area to a radius of one-eighth of a mile from 4440 N. Cherry Street. Faculty, staff and students who were displaced are now permitted to return to […]
Following the University’s announcement today that classes and normal operations would resume tomorrow, we received additional information from students and families regarding the scope and degree of challenges faced by those displaced. This understanding has informed a decision by academic leadership to cancel classes on […]
Based on updated safety information from emergency responders and city officials and after in-depth discussions among the University’s leadership, the Reynolda campus, Wake Downtown and Brookstown will resume in-person classes on Thursday, Feb. 3. Normal operations also will resume for staff. Students displaced by the […]
Out of an abundance of caution and in response to the continued disruption and displacement of students, faculty, and staff living in the voluntary evacuation zone, Wake Forest will cancel classes on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Staff who are not needed to support the evacuation effort […]
On Monday evening, a fire at the fertilizer plant at 4440 N. Cherry Street in Winston-Salem led to the Winston-Salem Fire Department asking for the evacuation of residents living within a one-mile radius. Faculty, staff and students who reside inside that radius are encouraged […]
Because of the impact of the fire on North Cherry Street, Wake Forest will cancel classes on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Staff who are not needed to support the evacuation effort and are able to work remotely are encouraged to do so. If you are unsure […]
Because of a fire at 4440 N. Cherry Street, the Winston-Salem Fire Department is asking for voluntary evacuations by residents within a one-mile radius of that address. That includes off-campus housing north of Polo Road between Cherry Street and Long Drive. (See image of […]
Early this morning an anonymous caller made numerous threats related to a shooting on Wake Forest’s campus. University Police and Winston-Salem Police conducted a thorough sweep of threatened buildings without finding any evidence to support the claims of the caller. Police believe the calls were […]
University Police and Winston-Salem Police continue to investigate the shooting threat to campus. Police are checking buildings. Continue to shelter in place until further notice. Call if you have any information to assist in this investigation. 336-758-5911.
University police and Winston-Salem Police continue to investigate the shooting threat to campus. Police are checking buildings. Continue to shelter in place until further notice. Call if you have any information to assist in this investigation. 336-758-5911.
University Police are working with the Winston-Salem Police Dept. to investigate a shooting threat. Anyone with information is asked to contact University Police at 336-758-5911. Due to the high volume of calls, DO NOT CALL UPD unless you have an emergency or information to report. […]
Due to icy travel conditions locally in some areas in the morning, Reynolda Campus and Wake Downtown classes will continue in remote learning mode for Wednesday, Jan. 19. The ability to offer remote classes helps to maintain the continuity of the academic calendar and is […]
Because of icy roads and dangerous driving conditions, all classes and administrative offices will shift to remote operations tomorrow, Jan.18. Faculty and staff should avoid traveling to campus and work remotely if possible. Staff who have been asked to report on-site and are concerned about […]
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from midnight tonight through midnight Sunday evening. Precipitation will initially begin as snow before changing to a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one-third of an […]
Earlier this morning, Winston-Salem Police Department officers found the body of a 74-year-old man on campus near Polo Road and Martin Residence Hall. There is no foul play suspected and no Wake Forest students, faculty or staff were involved in the incident. Because the incident […]
Winston-Salem Police and University Police have responded this morning to an incident reported near Polo Road, behind Martin Residence Hall. There is no known WFU community involvement or threat to the campus community. More details will be shared if they are made available by the […]
Wake Forest is issuing this public awareness announcement about an issue of concern for the campus community. Wake Forest University Police have received three reports this semester alleging that a student was given a drink that had been drugged. The most recent incident was reported […]
Community Safety Advisory: Wake Forest is aware of the following incident in our surrounding community: Winston-Salem Police responded this afternoon to a report of a firearm discharged on Scholastic Court. The incident occurred off-campus, and there is no known Wake Forest student or faculty involvement. […]
Wake Forest is aware of the following incident in our surrounding community: The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a report of a firearm discharged into a truck parked near apartments on Delmonte Drive, off Polo Road. Police are reporting that they do not believe the […]
Wake Forest is aware of the following incident in our surrounding community: Winston-Salem police responded this evening to a report of a firearm discharged at the Whiskey Dog Bar on Brookstown Ave. The shooting occurred off-campus. No students were involved. Additional information will be shared […]
The suspect in today’s shooting at Mount Tabor High School is in custody. Today’s incident may prompt difficult emotions. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of support resources. The University Counseling Center and Office of the Chaplain are available to […]
Wake Forest Police remain in contact with local authorities who continue to search for the suspect in the shooting at Mount Tabor High School. There is no reason to believe there is any risk to campus. Campus will be updated should the risk in our […]
Update: Harris Teeter is no longer the reunification point. Parents of Mount Tabor students will be notified. Wake Forest Police are in contact with local law enforcement. No reason to believe the suspect in reported Mount Tabor H.S. shooting is on or near campus. Remain […]
Winston-Salem police are continuing to investigate the robbery at the BP station on University Parkway. The suspects remain at large. No further updates are expected tonight. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Wake Forest University Police at 336-758-5911.
Wake Alert Emergency. 3050 University Parkway, Best Western. A dangerous suspect was reported. Seek shelter now. Close and lock doors and windows, if possible. Stay in place until further notice. If you are off campus, stay away. Police are responding. Our first priority is to […]
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Winston-Salem and surrounding areas from midnight tonight until 7 a.m. Friday. Due to the potential for ice accumulation and significant power outages, all Reynolda Campus undergraduate and graduate school classes have been canceled for Thursday, […]
Because of power and internet outages as well as dangerous travel conditions, Wake Forest University has cancelled all classes for the remainder of today, Thursday, Oct. 29. Students should communicate directly with faculty about any issues related to outages and classes that occurred before this […]
This is a TEST of the Wake Alert System. The test is being conducted to assure that the emergency notification system is operating properly. Testing is being carried out by the University Police Department and the Office of Communications and External Relations. No action is […]
The National Weather Service tornado warning has expired. A tornado watch for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area remains in effect until 12:00 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 […]
Wake Alert update: The tornado Warning for Winston Salem/Forsyth County today, Feb. 6, has expired. The tornado watch for the area remains in place until 5 p.m. today.
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 […]
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. The current NWS watch is in effect until 5 p.m. today. Please monitor local weather reports for the […]
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. The current NWS watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
UPDATE (9/5/19): Arrest made Wake Forest is issuing this public awareness announcement concerning a reported incident that may be of concern to the campus community. Winston-Salem Police are investigating a report of burglary and sexual assault at a private residence near campus on Wake […]
Update (July 22, 2019): Arrest made Wake Alert crime alert announcement: At 7:06 p.m. this evening an unknown male exposed himself to a female student near Benson University Center. He grabbed her arm and then fled on foot. Wake Forest University Police are investigating. […]
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. The current NWS watch has been extended until 8:00 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
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. The current NWS watch is in effect until 5:00 p.m. Please monitor local weather reports for the latest […]
Wake Alert Emergency. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Wake Forest University until 1:15 a.m. on Monday, April 15. Seek shelter now. Go to the lowest level of a building. Stay away from doors and windows. Our first priority is to […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wake Forest University until 5 a.m. Monday, April 15. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor weather reports for the latest information. Resources include: TV: WXII 12, […]
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Wake Forest University. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Please monitor weather reports for the latest information. Resources include: TV: WXII 12, WFMY 2, Fox 8 or Spectrum […]
Wake Forest University’s Reynolda Campus will be open and will operate on its regular schedule Wednesday, Dec. 12. This includes Wake Downtown. Travel conditions vary in the Triad, including Winston-Salem, so all at Wake Forest are encouraged to be cautious. We urge everyone to prioritize […]
Because of weather conditions, the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 11. There will be no academic operations. Offices will be closed. This includes Wake Downtown. Travel on and off campus is expected to be hazardous, so all are encouraged […]
Updates: Student Health Service will be open Monday but operate on an urgent-care basis only. Appointments for Monday are cancelled. The late-night breakfast event has been cancelled for Monday night. The Pit will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday and reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday. Benson […]
The Winston-Salem Police Department, in partnership with Wake Forest University Police, continues to investigate an unsubstantiated threat to campus first reported on Sunday, December 2. Classes continued today without incident and the University will operate as normal tomorrow for students, faculty and staff. Enhanced security […]
Sunday evening we sent a message to make you aware about increased security on campus. The increased police presence is due to an unsubstantiated threat made against the campus. We remain in consultation with local law enforcement and believe that campus is safe to conduct […]
This is a test of the weather alert system. No action is needed at this time.
Wake Alert Test: This is only a test. No action is needed at this time. Operating status is normal.
