Carol L. Hanner

A bridge between the Reynolda campus and the School of Medicine leads to a ‘unicorn’ medical Spanish program, merging language skills, clinical knowledge and a focus on empathy for future doctors.

Leadership expert David Styers (’92) collaborates to help with a book series on making the most of constant change, after a crash course in helping orchestras adjust during the pandemic.

From precise botanical illustrations to surprising QR codes, artist Meredith Mulhearn (’01) stays rooted in the natural world.

Hex Li (’22) researched and curated an exhibit at Wake Forest based on how she and some of her fellow Chinese students define and create a sense of belonging.

A Deacon with Olympic hopes felt compelled to choose military service after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Nick Gray (’04) offers his step-by-step strategy for small, fun cocktail parties to bring new people into your life.

Maria Toler Velissaris (’02) , who stretched her entrepreneurial wings building a new company as a Wake Forest junior, has soared as a lauded venture capitalist in women’s health care.

Behold the humble Fijian dish bearing tidings from Polynesia, an explorer’s ship, a ‘Disneyland’ museum circa mid-1700s and a Wake Forest bet on the future.

Jude Stewart (’96) sniffs out meaning and culture in the often underrated but powerful sense of smell.

Douglas H. Nesbit (’92, P ’21, ’23) toasts the Masters Tournament and Wake Forest with a book of beverage recipes honoring everything Deacon.

An alumna and her husband leave their comfort zone to launch snack foods aimed at reducing the chances of infants developing nut allergies.

John Barry (’14) builds a successful music industry career, despite a pandemic, with a booking agency for the booming niche of electronic dance festivals.