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Through the Collaborative Initiative, Face to Face partners with area institutions of higher learning to provide unparalleled access to our events. Whether you’re a Wake Forest student, enrolled at another area college or university, or a local high school student, we have an opportunity for you to attend, free of cost.



Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Cynthia Erivo

Earvin “Magic” Johnson on Sept 16, 2025

Cynthia Erivo on April 15, 2026

Hosted at LJVM Coliseum

Wake Forest students, students from other area colleges and universities, and local high school students are invited to attend the main keynote address.

College/University students may claim a free upper-level ticket to attend on an individual basis or with friends. Institutional administrators and staff members may also arrange a group outing.

High school students may attend, but must be part of a formal group outing organized by school administrators or staff in order to gain complimentary admission.

To claim your ticket, arrange a group outing, or for more information, please visit this site.

Mitt Romney

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster

Mitt Romney on Nov 6, 2025

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster on Feb 6, 2026

Hosted at Wait Chapel

Wake Forest students, students from other area colleges and universities, and local high school students are invited to attend a special pre-keynote, student-led event featuring the speaker and/or moderator participating in the main keynote.

  • Free entry with institutional ID.
  • General Admission seating, no tickets required.
  • Begins at 5:00pm (unless otherwise noted).
  • Doors open one hour prior to start.
  • Walk-thru security scanners will be in place and bags will be checked.
  • Group chaperones are invited to attend at no charge (faculty and staff members).
  • Attendees at the student-led event are not allowed to stay for main Keynote address unless tickets are purchased in advance. Group ticket discounts may be available.

Questions? Contact Face to Face at (336) 758-6615 or facetoface@wfu.edu