Important Update from Wake Forest University Leadership: Insights into Wake Forest Athletics

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest University officials have responded to the recent settlement between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Florida State University and Clemson University. This new agreement also includes a revamped revenue distribution model for the conference.
Here’s what the university leadership had to say:

• **President Susan R. Wente, Ph.D.:**
  “The resolution of these lawsuits, along with ESPN’s extended media partnership with the ACC through 2035-36, brings much-needed stability. Now, we can focus on enhancing the student-athlete experience and collaboration among member schools. As the ACC adopts this new revenue model, Wake Forest remains dedicated to winning championships and providing our athletes with an exceptional academic environment.”
• **Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie:**
  “I appreciate the efforts of President Wente and Commissioner Jim Phillips. Their leadership has strengthened the ACC during a critical time. At Wake Forest, we aim to continue our success by leveraging our advantages to win championships while offering a top-tier student-athlete experience. With two ACC team championships already secured this year and several teams nationally ranked, our athletes and coaches are thriving both in academics and competition. We are eager to build on our 10 NCAA team championships and 59 ACC titles. Our rapidly growing fan base is set to benefit from the ACC’s new revenue model, which emphasizes performance and visibility.”

About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University blends rigorous academics with a vibrant campus life and competitive athletics. As a founding member of the ACC, the Demon Deacons have claimed 59 conference titles and rank among the elite, with 10 national championships alongside notable institutions like North Carolina and Duke. The university is a cornerstone of the Winston-Salem and Triad market, home to 1.3 million residents and recognized as one of the best viewership markets by ESPN.
Wake Forest excels in various fields, featuring acclaimed programs in medicine, business, law, and engineering. With campuses in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, and Washington, DC, it offers diverse academic opportunities for students from across the nation and beyond.
For more about Wake Forest University, visit www.wfu.edu and GoDeacs.com.