Maria Henson ('82), Author at Wake Forest Magazine

Maria Henson ('82)

Maria Henson (’82), a Pulitzer Prize winner and a 1994 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, worked at newspapers until 2009. After living in Botswana, she returned to the Reynolda Campus to oversee the Wake Forest Magazine, teach and share the notable tales of Demon Deacons.

Stories by Maria Henson ('82)

Startup

by Maria Henson ('82)

Wake Forest has planted its flag in the San Francisco Bay Area with the Silicon Valley Practicum.

Secret Letter Remembered

by Maria Henson ('82)

As she graduates, Morgan Briggs ('19) reflects on the meaning of the message her older brother Blake ('13) left for her to uncover in the stacks of the library

Adventures in Storytelling

by Maria Henson ('82)

The editor of Wake Forest Magazine chronicles its hunt to capture hearts and imaginations

Can We Talk?

by Maria Henson ('82)

Wake Forest has launched a national movement to gather its people for powerful, meaningful conversations.

Meet the professor: Olga Pierrakos

by Maria Henson ('82)

Founding Chair of the Department of Engineering

Justin Guariglia (’97): Beyond Photography

by Maria Henson ('82)

'How do you make something visceral? How do you take a concept and make it felt?'

Making Science Fiction Real

by Maria Henson ('82)

Insights from our man of ‘eureka moments,’ Dr. Anthony J. Atala, superhero researcher and caring physician.

“UH – OH!”

by Maria Henson ('82)

How a toddler upended the Trolley Problem and left his father, assistant professor E.J. Masicampo, watching the video go viral.

The Making of Future Citizens

by Maria Henson ('82)

Did You Hear The News — Good News — From Wake Forest about Politics? It's Worth Broadcasting as a Signal in the Frenzied Static of this Presidential Election Year Filled with Rancor.

The Future of Higher Education

by Maria Henson ('82)

Four Questions for President Nathan O. Hatch

The Literary Maven of Hub City

by Maria Henson ('82)

How Betsy Wakefield Teter ('80) sparked a celebrated movement to nurture writers and cultivate readers in her hometown.

The Wonderful Wunderkammer of Elkin

by Maria Henson ('82)

Alumni Anne Connelly Gulley and Dr. Paul Gulley have created a cabinet of curiosity, opening their historic home to neighbors and strangers in search of the weird and the marvelous.

The race they won together

by Jen Lavender Thompson ('00), Guest Contributor

Deacs’ Chicago Marathon: A matter of the heart

Look at Her Now

by Maria Henson ('82)

In 1968 'Bos' arrived as a shy first-year student from Memphis. Today she is the first female to lead the Wake Forest Board of Trustees.

Making Waves

by Maria Henson ('82)

Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue wants to enhance a University community where everyone at any age can dive in and thrive.

Commencement or bust!

by Maria Henson ('82)

Alumna Elizabeth Stalfort ('14) goes the extra 'miles' to surprise her best friend at graduation.