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Manju Seal (MA '90), photograph by Travis Dove ('04)

Manju Seal (MA ’90) left corporate world behind for a ‘greater profit’

Manju Seal (MA ’90) put her high-powered financial career on hold for two years to fight domestic violence.

Toby Hale has mentored countless students over the last 40 years.

Godspeed, Dean Toby A. Hale

When Dean Toby A. Hale retires this summer, Wake Forest will lose a significant piece of its heart and soul.

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Missy Malkush (’06): A helping hand

Missy Malkush (’06) has volunteered in four countries to help those who’ve lost limbs to war, disease or injuries.

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Rogan Returns

When Wake Forest appointed Rogan Kersh (’86) as the University’s new provost and professor of political science on Jan. 26, it was a happy homecoming for the former Reynolds Scholar and his professors. Kersh assumed his duties as chief academic officer, with responsibility for administering the academic programs and plans of the Reynolda Campus, in [...]

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Where Are They Now?

Founded The Unique Sheep to produce hand-painted yarn for knitting and crocheting. Works full time with The Unique Sheep. “Define success for yourself. It is easy to get caught up in the aspirations of others and believe that to be successful you need to have X amount of sales, so many employees or the support [...]

Jessica Vogel pictured on the front page of The Boston Globe arts section.

Rising star’s art combines reality, fantasy

Awkward shapes? “I find that a slight hint of discomfort or confusion is enough to evoke a second glance,” says sculptor Jessica Vogel (’08).

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Bill Gordon bids a second farewell to his alma mater

Psychology professor and former provost Bill Gordon (’68, MA ’70) retires after distinguished career.

James Coggin's Wake Forest, now home to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, still looks much as it did when he was a student; Wait Hall (now named Stealey Hall); the original "Campus Well" was relocated in 2001 to the grounds of the historic Calvin Jones House/Wake Forest College Birthplace Museum.

Jim Coggin (’52): The ‘yearn to learn’

James Coggin (’52) remains grateful for the lessons learned from the “characters” on the Old Campus.

Curt Beech says a liberal arts education prepared him for divergent paths.

Curt Beech (’94) takes film from page to stage in ‘Lincoln’

In the film industry, ‘limitations breed creativity,’ says art director Curt Beech (’94).

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Hillary Taylor (’11), and professors Monique O’Connell and Emily Wakild

Hillary Taylor’s unusual academic journey, from Wake Forest to Italy to Mexico.