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by Maria Henson ('82), Kerry M. King ('85), Carol L. Hanner, Kelly Greene ('91) and Katherine Laws Waters ('20)

Part 2 of 4: A compendium of ideas from Wake Foresters who have answers — including to some questions (hot dog!) you might not have thought to ask.

Deac to Deac

by Warren Anderson ('74)

A conversation with 'Mr. Wake Forest,' Ed Wilson ('43, P '91, '93), and longtime psychology professor Debbie Best ('70, MA '72)

Constant & True: Clint McCown

by Clint McCown ('74, MA '78)

A poet, actor, bouncer, teacher reflects on his start at Wake Forest.

Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Pro Humanitate

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Wake Forest honors Beth Norbrey Hopkins (’73, P ’12) and J.D. Wilson (’69, P ’01).

Philosophical Journeys

by Jane Bianchi (’05)

While some philosophy departments are in decline, others, including at Wake Forest, are thriving as never before, continuing to attract students who seek to ponder life’s great questions.

Constant & True: John Rosenthal (’64)

by John Rosenthal ('64)

A recollection of two mentors’ lasting lessons

Constant & True: Sophie Hollis (’19)

by Sophie Hollis ('19)

A young grad learns about isolation and reaching out in a pandemic

Writers Hall of Fame 2020

by Kerry M. King ('85), Maria Henson ('82) and Carol L. Hanner

Four alumni honored for literary achievement.

Character Study

by Carol L. Hanner, Maria Henson (’82) and Kerry M. King (’85)

How Wake Forest faculty and staff infuse leadership & character lessons in their work with students

Constant & True: Doug Waller

by Douglas Waller ('71, P '03)

Doug Waller recalls how his time at Wake Forest helped inspire his career as an award-winning journalist.

20 Years, Already?

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

In the mountains of North Carolina, 12 Wake families gather for their biannual reunion.

10 for 10

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

What happened when we asked Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson ('43) questions about himself? He answered every one. Graciously and delightfully, of course.

On Mother’s Day, remember what was — and what can be

by Anna Whiston-Donaldson (MA '93)

A day that often leads to reflection.

Honoring Mr. Wake Forest

by Maria Henson ('82)

Marybeth Sutton Wallace (’86) introduces Caldwell Laureate Ed Wilson (’43) as “a man whose life’s work has extended to every town across this state, every corner of the country, and beyond …”

Our man in Bahrain

by Kerry M. King ('85)

President Obama has nominated career diplomat William Roebuck (’78, MA ’82) as the next ambassador to Bahrain.

It’s alive! A puppet horror show

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Craig Joseph's ('97) scary creation: You've never seen Frankenstein like this

From cable to classroom: Melissa Harris-Perry (’94) returns to her alma mater

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Meet the MHP you don’t see on her cable-news show.

Spine-tingling tales

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

Guy T. Montgomery’s (’09) first book is a collection of ghostly stories haunting historic Old Salem.