Kerry M. King ('85), Author at Wake Forest Magazine

Kerry M. King ('85)

Senior Editor Kerry M. King (’85) got his start writing about Wake Forest as sports editor and editor of the Old Gold & Black. Since returning to Wake Forest in 1989, he’s written stories on hundreds of alumni. He received Wake Forest’s Employee of the Year Award in 2004 when he worked in the Public Affairs office. His wife, Heather Barnes King (MA ’97), is a high school math teacher. She received the Marcellus E. Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award for Wake Forest alumni in 2011. They have two furry children, Shetland sheepdogs Brady and Dexter.

Stories by Kerry M. King ('85)

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)

Fighting Hunger with Flip-flops

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Social entrepreneur Alice Green Brown (’03) tackles hunger at home and abroad.

If the Past Could Talk

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Ever wondered about the weathered plaques on walls, doors, benches and trees around campus? Behind the inscriptions are stories that can bring a smile or a tear.

Lord of the Manor

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Ben Farmer (JD '70) watches over his growing collection of antiques and historical documents.

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).

He’s Everywhere — and Home

by Kerry M. King ('85)

What makes John Currie (’93) run? His job as director of athletics energizes this peripatetic man with a plan.

A New Goal

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Former soccer star Erin Regan (’02) is on a mission to increase the number of female firefighters.

Unearthing Time in a Bottle

by Kerry M. King ('85)

A Wake Forest alumnus and botanist became a keeper of secrets for one of the world’s oldest scientific experiments.

Philanthropy: From coast to coast, they answered the call

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Honoring Brian Piccolo

by Kerry M. King ('85)

More than four decades ago, the Piccolo cancer fund drive got its start with a modest vision posed by fraternity guys.

Global Study Through New Eyes

by Dave Middleton ('81), Guest Contributor

Dave Middleton (‘81) marvels at the impact of study-abroad experiences in London with his spouse, who is resident professor at Worrell House.

An ‘Improv’ Life

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Kristen Eppley England (’98) moves from training police officers in Colorado to running an art gallery in Costa Rica.

Inaugurations Revisited

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Philanthropy

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Prost! Danke! He's 100 years old with a lesson about giving.

After Steve: How Apple Lost Its Soul

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Author Tripp Mickle (’03) reveals the inside story of how the iconic company lost its creative edge.

A Crash Course in Combat

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Army veteran Matt Gallagher (’05) answered his friend’s call to help Ukrainians.

Preserving History

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Historian Dan Morrill ('60) brings a business-savvy approach to saving historic properties.

Amid Pandemics

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Virologist and Teaching Professor of Biology Pat Lord (Ph.D. ’86) pursues a quest for students to become 'biology literate.'