Community Safety Advisory: Fire Department at Carswell Hall

Early this morning, Feb. 19, the Winston-Salem Fire Department responded to a call reporting smoke on the roof of Carswell Hall. A steam cloud from the boiler on the roof was the cause for the concern. There is no fire, and the area is safe.


Wake Forest monitoring unstable weather on Tuesday, Jan. 9

The National Weather Service reports a risk of unstable weather on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Heavy rains and high winds are predicted, and conditions may vary during the day and throughout the state. Flooding may occur. All University operations will take place as scheduled. Weather conditions […]


University Police arrest man

At about 2 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, an individual with no Wake Forest affiliation came to Worrell Hall, and later to Reynolda Hall, in search of legal services. While never threatening or aggressive, his insistence caused enough concern that University Police were asked […]


Update on Reynolda Campus power outage

WFU Facilities and Campus Services and Duke Energy are working to repair damaged equipment and restore power to the Reynolda campus. Power is expected to be restored by 5 p.m. this evening, June 5.  WFU Information Systems is providing updates on how the power outage is affecting […]


Campus-wide power outage

Wake Forest University Reynolda Campus is experiencing a campus-wide power outage. Facilities and campus services and Duke power are aware and working to address the issue.  Police dispatch phones are working and can be reached at 336-758-5591 for non-emergencies.In case of emergency call 911 on-campus […]


University Police Advisory: No evidence found of gun after report

Tonight, the University Police received a report of someone who was believed to be carrying a gun on campus near Olin Hall. University Police and Winston-Salem Police canvassed the area and did not find any evidence of anyone with a gun. Police are continuing to […]


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