Walking alongside elders

by Kelly Greene ('91)

Jen Wallace Dowda (’93) is expanding her firm to improve the lives of older adults and their families across Richmond, Virginia — free of charge.

A Writing Promise

by Katherine Laws Waters ('20)

Dr. Lisa Sponcler Norman (’93), surgical pathologist and mom of four, reignited a childhood passion as a way to give back.

The Storyteller

by Kerry M. King ('85)

An alumna's discovery of 100-year-old shadow puppets in a "magic box" in a war zone inspires hope and healing.

Windfall

by Kerry M. King ('85)

A fraternity's forgotten housing fund from the 1940s provides "a gift" to students today.

Restoring the Coastline

by Kelly Greene ('91)

J. Taylor Ryan (’62, P ’96) is leading work to stave off erosion and pollution, one bag of oyster shells at a time.

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.