Ifill to graduates: ‘Care about something’
A ceremony that began with students delivering the welcome in half a dozen languages concluded with heavy rain falling, almost on cue, as it ended.
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Stories by Kerry M. King ('85)
Into Africa: Katherine Wycisk (’12)
Katherine Wycisk (’12) turns her passion for caring for orphans in Uganda into a nonprofit.
Read MoreTaylor Field (’76): Serving the ‘unserved’
Not many of us are so devoted to serving the poor that we’d move our young family right in with them. But that’s just what the Rev. Taylor Field (’76) did.
Read MoreCelebrating a milestone: Professor Emeritus Herman Preseren turns 100
Family, friends and the Demon Deacon celebrate retired professor Herman Preseren’s 100th birthday.
Read MoreAssessing the Boston Marathon bombings
Counterterrorism expert Daveed Gartenstein-Ross (’98) examines the Boston Marathon bombings.
Read MoreManju Seal (MA ’90): A ‘greater profit’
Manju Seal (MA ’90) put her high-powered financial career on hold to fight domestic violence.
Read MoreTim Persons investigates weapons systems, homeland security and more
Tim Persons (MS ’00, PhD ’01) investigates weapons parts, homeland security, fracking and more as the GAO’s chief scientist.
Read MoreSecond verse for ‘Poetry Man’ Dave Johnson (’90)
Dave Johnson’s (’90) innovative work as poet-in-residence for the New York City Probation Office is featured in the New York Daily News.
Read MoreWhen Archie Bunker was a Deacon
Long before he was Archie Bunker, Carroll O’Connor was a Demon Deacon.
Read MoreDaveed Gartenstein-Ross (’98): Why we’re still losing the war on terrorism
Counter terrorism expert Daveed Gartenstein-Ross (’98) on why the greatest threat facing us today isn’t terrorism, but the national debt.
Read MoreWho is the Demon Deacon?
The Demon Deacon was a mascot still in search of an identity when he was featured in the 1948 Howler.
Read MoreSona Tatoyan (’00): Passion and bravery
Producer and actress Sona Tatoyan (’00) is tackling one of the darkest periods in world history for her next film.
Read MoreMissy 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.
Read MoreWhat it Takes
Since dropping the SAT requirement, Wake Forest relies more on interviews and written materials to evaluate prospective students.
Read MoreCollege Bowl team wins place in history
For three weeks 50 years ago, four Wake Forest students captured the nation’s attention on the popular “College Bowl” quiz show.
Read MoreNewtown tribute: Marcus Tracy (’08)
Former soccer star Marcus Tracy (’08) makes a tribute to the people of his hometown of Newtown, Conn.
Read MoreTrailblazing James Jones (’55, MD ’59)
First Native American graduate advocated for family medicine and better health care.
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