For the Love of New Ideas
Zach Klein (’04) follows his passions, from co-founding Vimeo and DIY.org to sharing woodsy architecture in Cabin Porn books to a dream job as CEO of Dwell magazine.
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Stories by Carol L. Hanner
Transmuting Trauma
How two wars and a brutal attack led the son of Baptist missionaries to help others with fear and pain.
Read MoreShining a Light on the Arts
Christina Soriano aims to give every student access to a transformative experience.
Read MoreUnder Her Spell
How Allison Orr (’93) worked her magic to win over a host of skeptical carpenters, custodians and landscapers to put on a show.
Read MoreStudents Shadow Workers Behind the Scenes
‘You know they’re there, … but you don’t realize how much goes into it day by day’
Read MoreA Call to the Stage
Hillary Heard Baack (’02) thrives in film and on stage with an outsider’s acute observing of human nature and stories.
Read MoreStorytelling for Peace
Lindsay McClure Miller (’07) and her photographer husband open new digital worlds for students to share culture internationally
Read MoreAn Unforgettable Friendship
Over nearly 30 years, two poets with Wake Forest in common at turns argued, blundered and treated each other with kindness.
Read MoreA Global Lens
Inspired by his Deacon-rich family, David B. Young (’90) runs a company that teaches K-12 students to see the wider world.
Read MoreThe Character Gap: How Good Are We?
Q&A with Philosophy Professor Christian Miller, author of the compelling new book, "The Character Gap"
Read MoreMoral Personality Traits
"Who are we as people, and what makes us tick?" Wake Forest's groundbreaking Character Project explores some of mankind's greatest questions
Read MoreStartup Space with a View
Winston Starts, a downtown business incubator created by Wake Foresters, gives startups a runway for successful takeoff
Read MoreA Pioneer On and Off the Soccer Field
Sarah Kate “Skate” Noftsinger (’03) builds — not things so much as organizations, awareness, momentum for her sport
Read MoreThe Joy of Less Clutter
Lindsey Hardegree ('06) gets people organized as Georgia's first certified consultant in Marie Kondo's method of tidying up
Read MoreGranting Wishes, Improving the World
Renée Davis Benton (’97) finds satisfaction in tying her business career to Pro Humanitate
Read MoreDouble Deac Miss USA
Cheslie Kryst (JD/MBA ’17) will take brains, beauty and a multitude of interests to the Miss Universe pageant
Read MoreThe Objects of Her Desires
For Susan Harlan, author and associate professor of English, every kitschy, cherished, poignant item in her eclectic collection has a story.
Read MoreA Tango Star is Born
Kelly FitzGerald (’17) pivots from handing out Oscars and working in film to competing in a difficult Argentine dance
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