An Unexpected Career as a ‘Tree Nerd’

by Carol L. Hanner

Vince Drader (’07) took a winding path to leadership in a nonprofit that works to protect the tree canopy in Washington, D.C.

Putting Faith into Action

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Dr. John Whalley (’69, MD ’73, P ’06) has a heart for mission work around the world.

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)

The Voice of Barbie

by Kelly Greene ('91)

For Carrie Buse (’89), a career at Mattel has been “Kenough,” providing a path from copywriting to design and innovation.

An Inspiring Life, an Enduring Friendship

by Charles Osolin (’65), Guest Contributor

Two journalists in the Class of 1965 reconnect and celebrate the memoir of a female pioneer.

Decorated Deacs

by Connor Murphy ('18), Guest Contributor

A Wake Forest affinity group sees military service as a way to better the lives of others.

Data Driven

by Ed Southern ('94)

Chris Lewis (’22, MSA ’23) had the time of his life leading a group of students who crunched the numbers that helped our famous baseball team excel.

From Boardroom to Classroom

by Amber Burton ('15)

Entrepreneur David Tann (’02) built his own creative and branding agency from scratch to make time for mentoring the next generation.

Let’s Make A Deal — and Help the Environment

by Carol L. Hanner

Jack Laughlin (’17) pivoted from finance to co-founding BinStar, a store selling deeply discounted returned merchandise that was headed for landfills.

Welcome Class of 2027

by Katherine Laws Waters ('20)

Alumni children look to make their own Wake Forest memories.

A Naval Officer’s View of Pro Humanitate

by Matt Farrell ('05), Guest Contributor

From the Lab to L’Oréal

by Amber Burton ('15), Guest Contributor

An alumna’s love of beauty and chemistry propelled her to a new job supporting others, and, to top it off, she has a new book supporting those who are navigating pregnancy and work.

Fighting Hunger with Flip-flops

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

Global Deacs Turns 10

by Natalie Alms ('20), Guest Contributor

An affinity group for Wake Foresters attracted to careers in international affairs is thriving.

A Mother’s Day Tale

by Carol L. Hanner

A former Wake Forest track star and assistant coach with six children shares how she keeps life running with triplets plus.

The Art Connector

by Carol L. Hanner

Caitlin Berry (’09) makes public access and community conversations a focal point as director of the new Rubell Museum DC.

Lord of the Manor

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

Preserving a Community Story

by Amber Burton ('15), Guest Contributor

Nolan Dahm (‘19, MAEd ‘20) is working to restore a piece of Black history through the renovation and relocation of a Rosenwald School in Charlotte.