What’s Next
Upcoming Programs & Events:
Whether you are looking to update your resume or have an eye toward a future move that would require new skills, knowing where to start can feel tricky. Luckily, there is an AI tool that can help with that!
Join us for a short lunch & learn as we walk through NotebookLM — what it is, how it works, and how you can use it for thinking through your resume and career development.
Are you a Wake Forest alum working in Tech in San Francisco?
You’re invited to Deacs Discuss, an opportunity to join your fellow Tech Industry Deacs for a relaxed evening of great food and even better conversation! This small-format dinner will be hosted by WFU alumna Rachel Lord (’13), who currently works in Global Partner Development at Snowflake in San Francisco. Whether you want to discuss the shifting landscape of the field or simply want to meet other Wake Forest alumni in your industry, there is a seat waiting for you.
Are you a Wake Forest alum working in Austin, TX?
You’re invited to Deacs Discuss, an opportunity to join your fellow Austin, TX Deacs for a relaxed evening of great food and even better conversation! This small-format dinner will be hosted by WFU alum Michael Hoag (’11), who currently works as the Lead Producer for Infinity Ward. Whether you are brand new to the ATX area, looking to expand your professional network, or just want to swap Wake Forest stories with an incredible crowd, there is a seat waiting for you.
Graduating with a degree and no clear plan? You’re not alone. This session is for young alumni who don’t know what to do with their major, feel the pressure of competing in an AI-driven job market, and want a real strategy for standing out. We’ll cover how to make sense of your degree, identify the skills you already have, and what actually works when it comes to networking and applying.
You’ll leave with a simple framework for exploring your options and concrete next steps you can take this week.
September Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by 12:00 PM, August 28, 2026 | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works:
- Register by Noon on Friday, August 28th.
- Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations.
- By Tuesday, September 1st, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email.
- Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy.
Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
October Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by 12:00 PM, October 2, 2026 | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works:
- Register by Noon on Friday, October 2nd.
- Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations.
- By Tuesday, October 6th, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email.
- Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy.
Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
November Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by 12:00 PM, October 30, 2026 | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works:
- Register by Noon on Friday, October 30th.
- Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations.
- By Tuesday, November 3rd, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email.
- Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy.
Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Open Enrollment Online Courses:
Due to a recent security incident experienced by Canvas Instructure, the free platform which hosts our online courses is currently unavailable and our courses are inaccessible. We are currently exploring other platforms and options for offering these in the future. Stay tuned for more information.
Additional Programs & Events for Alumni (presented by our colleagues in the School of Business, School of Professional Studies, and Continuing Studies)
Wake Forest Executive Education | Upcoming Open Enrollment and Certificate Programs
Be the first to know and stay in the loop on upcoming professional development opportunities! Join the mailing list and connect on LinkedIn.
Wake Forest Lifelong Learning Programs (Ongoing)
The Lifelong Learning program offers short personal enrichment courses taught by Wake Forest University faculty and community experts. Courses are non-credit and open to adult learners regardless of age or prior education. Courses are offered in both daytime and evening at the Brookstown campus unless otherwise noted (with some courses offered online).
We believe in skill development. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to feel confident and the tools to be successful. Start with our LEARN Wake Forest Alumni Career Development Model.
