Category: Web Exclusives
Saving the West
Ed Roberson (’01, MBA ‘09) finds his place and new voices in the search to solve the critical land and water issues of a stressed landscape.
Read MoreA Quieter, Darker World
Jesse Barber (Ph.D. ’07) researches noise and light pollution’s impact on animals, with the potential to shine a path to a better environment for wildlife and humans.
Read MoreHonoring Brian Piccolo
More than four decades ago, the Piccolo cancer fund drive got its start with a modest vision posed by fraternity guys.
Read MoreAnthropology Adventure
Hex Li (’22) researched and curated an exhibit at Wake Forest based on how she and some of her fellow Chinese students define and create a sense of belonging.
Read MoreGlobal Study Through New Eyes
Dave Middleton (‘81) marvels at the impact of study-abroad experiences in London with his spouse, who is resident professor at Worrell House.
Read MoreThirty Years Strong
Jay Sigel ('67, P '95, '97) reflects on 30 years of The Jay Sigel Invitational, which benefits prostate and breast cancer research
Read MoreAn ‘Improv’ Life
Kristen Eppley England (’98) moves from training police officers in Colorado to running an art gallery in Costa Rica.
Read MoreRunning for America
A Deacon with Olympic hopes felt compelled to choose military service after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Read MoreMove-in and Memories
Families deliver first-year students, sparking advice and remembrances of campus days for alumni parents.
Read MoreMaking New Friends in Two Hours
Nick Gray (’04) offers his step-by-step strategy for small, fun cocktail parties to bring new people into your life.
Read MoreFinding Answers in the Past
Laura Malone Elliott (’79) offers young people connections and inspiration in her historical novels that can help them navigate the world today.
Read MoreSeeing Success in Others
Maria Toler Velissaris (’02) , who stretched her entrepreneurial wings building a new company as a Wake Forest junior, has soared as a lauded venture capitalist in women’s health care.
Read MoreChampion of the Liberal Arts
Provost Rogan Kersh ('86) represents "the very best of Wake Forest."
Read MoreThe Nose Knows
Jude Stewart (’96) sniffs out meaning and culture in the often underrated but powerful sense of smell.
Read MoreAfter Steve: How Apple Lost Its Soul
Author Tripp Mickle (’03) reveals the inside story of how the iconic company lost its creative edge.
Read MoreSpirits of Gold & Black & Puns Galore
Douglas H. Nesbit (’92, P ’21, ’23) toasts the Masters Tournament and Wake Forest with a book of beverage recipes honoring everything Deacon.
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