WFu

WFu is the common abbreviation for Wake Forest University, a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1834 as Wake Forest College in Wake Forest, North Carolina, the institution relocated to Winston-Salem in the mid-twentieth century and adopted the name Wake Forest University. The university operates on multiple campuses, with the Reynolds Campus hosting most undergraduate programs and a separate health sciences campus housing the Wake Forest School of Medicine and related facilities.

The university offers undergraduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences and several professional schools, including the Wake Forest University School of Law, the School of Business, and the School of Medicine. It emphasizes small class sizes, interdisciplinary study, and opportunities for student research and experiential learning. Wake Forest maintains a distinctive emphasis on a liberal arts-informed education alongside professional training.

Campus life at Wake Forest is characterized by a range of student activities, regional and international programs, and a tradition of community engagement. The university pursues research across disciplines and maintains partnerships with healthcare systems, industry, and cultural institutions in North Carolina and beyond. Its alumni include leaders across academia, business, government, and public service. Wake Forest University is widely regarded for its academic programs, selective admissions, and contributions to higher education in the region.