Remembering
Gail R. O’Day

(1954-2018)

Gail R. O’Day, visionary administrator and New Testament scholar, died on September 22, 2018. She was 63. Having served as the Dean of the School of Divinity for nearly a decade (2010-2018), the School thrived as it implemented creative approaches to theological education and community engagement, increased its student enrollment, and expanded a faculty who enhanced the entire University’s visibility and impact.


Celebration of Life

A celebration of Dr. Gail R. O’Day’s life was held on Monday, Oct. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel.


“Gail O’Day was deeply committed to both scholarship and academic integrity. She had an unwavering dedication to students.”

Nathan O. Hatch, President Emeritus
A view of Wait Chapel and Hearn Plaza on the campus of Wake Forest University.