Wake Forest University: Comprehensive Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Wake Forest University

Mission: Pro Humanitate (For Humanity), which emphasizes the use of ideas, knowledge, talents, and compassion to impact humanity positively.

Founded: 1834 originally as the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute; moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1956.

Key People:

President: Dr. Susan R. Wente (14th President)

Notable Alumni include Richard Burr, Tim Duncan, Arnold Palmer, and Chris Paul among others.

Headquarters: 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Number of Employees: Faculty - 2,312, Staff - 5,169

Enrollment: 9,121 (Undergraduate: 5,471, Graduate: 3,650)

Revenue: No information available.

Known For: A prominent private liberal arts university recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and character development as well as its impactful motto, Pro Humanitate.

Products

Educational Programs

Undergraduate

Majors: 49

Minors: 60+

Graduate: Information available on the Colleges & Schools page.

Professional Studies: Includes Wake Forest Law, School of Business, School of Medicine, School of Divinity, among others.

Key Features:

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1, with 99% of undergraduate classes having fewer than 50 students.

Study Abroad: Over 60% of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience.

Career Outcomes: 96% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within nine months of receiving their degrees.

Recent Developments

Financial and Partnerships

Largest Gift to School of Divinity: $6.6 million donation from the Griffin Family Trust, marking the largest donation in the Division’s history, supporting the School’s innovative and interdisciplinary theological education. The cumulative gifts from the Griffin family now stand at $10 million.

NASA-Funded Project Collaboration: Researcher Ovidiu Csillik collaborates on a project on tropical forest carbon storage, with a grant of $1 million over three years for a project led by the U.S. Forest Service.

New Initiatives and Programs

Center for Literacy Education: Launch aimed at enhancing educational literacy.

Transformational Giving: The endowment and donations continue to support various university programs and initiatives.

Notable Alumni Ventures

Alumni such as Caldwell Tanner have ventured into successful careers in comedy, highlighting the diverse potential of Wake Forest alumni.

Campus and Community Initiatives

Freedom School Program: During summer, helps local elementary students improve reading and experience college life.

Community Engagement: Various community-focused events and initiatives, including annual fundraising events like "Hit the Bricks".

Infrastructure Developments

Wake the Arts Center: Recently celebrated opening, supporting arts-focused activities and programs.

Conclusion

Wake Forest University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and societal contribution, underlined by its motto "Pro Humanitate." With strategic investments, innovative educational programs, and a commitment to global impact, the institution continuously seeks to shape leaders who are capable of making significant contributions to society.