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Maria Henson (’82)

Maria Henson (’82) retired in July 2025 as associate vice president and editor-at-large. A Pulitzer Prize winner and a 1994 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, she worked at newspapers until 2009. After living in Botswana, she returned to the Reynolda Campus to oversee Wake Forest Magazine, teach and share the notable tales of Demon Deacons.

Stories by Maria Henson ('82)

Look at Her Now

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.
Look at Her Now

Making Waves

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

Commencement or bust!

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

Good Fortune

Michele Gillespie named Dean of the College
Good Fortune

Why I Came Back

Senior John Marbach dropped out for $100,000 but returned to dorm life.
Why I Came Back

A Presidential Capstone

Nathan O. Hatch takes his place in one of the most prestigious honorary societies in the world.
A Presidential Capstone

Buck Cochran ('82) and friends working miracles at Peacehaven Farm

Buck Cochran ('82) and friends working miracles at Peacehaven Farm

Honoring Mr. Wake Forest

Honoring Mr. Wake Forest

Out of This Art World

Jenny Moore ('95) left the frenetic New York art scene to oversee an extraordinary museum in the middle of nowhere.
Out of This Art World

Filmmaker Katina Parker ('96) remembers Maya Angelou

Filmmaker Katina Parker ('96) remembers Maya Angelou

Friend, Foe, Fuel

Food isn't just about nutrition say faculty scholars.
Friend, Foe, Fuel

Quick Bites

From birds and bees to research and root vegetables, food is an integral part of academic and student life.
Quick Bites