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 occurred on campus, the University is providing an update to the campus community based on information provided by the Winston-Salem Police Department.
The Wake Forest community grieves with all those impacted by this tragic loss of life, and we invite any who feel affected to reach out and seek support.
Wake Forest offers a variety of support and counseling services for all students, faculty and staff. For counseling, students can reach the University Counseling Center at 336-758-5273 and faculty and staff can use the Employee Assistance Program by calling 336-716-5493. The Office of the Chaplain is available to all members of our community by calling 336-758-5017. Please do not hesitate to seek support.
Campus Emergencies
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. Updates and information will appear on this site. Other options include:
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- Alerts on X
- Alerts on Facebook
- Sign up for Text Alerts (WFU students & employees only)
- Alerts through Wake Safe app
University Police
- Call 911 from campus phone
- Call 336.758.5911 from cell phone or off-campus phone
For non-emergency contact information, visit the University Police website. Download the Wake Safe app for other options. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Counseling
- WFU Counseling Center: 336.758.5273
- Chaplain: 336.758.5210
- Employee Assistance Program: 336.716.5493
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.
Preparedness & Response
Be prepared for emergencies and understand more about communication and response by reviewing topics on this site, including: