FAQ
How often is Wake Forest Magazine published?
Wake Forest Magazine is published in print three times a year in Spring, Summer and Fall by the Office of University Advancement. Online exclusive stories are published year-round on our website, along with a digital version of the latest print issue.
Who receives Wake Forest Magazine?
Wake Forest Magazine is mailed to alumni, current parents, faculty and staff in the United States.
Is there a subscription fee?
The magazine is free to alumni, parents of current students, faculty and staff in the United States. Paid subscriptions are not available.
Where can I follow Wake Forest Magazine on social media?
In addition to the magazine website, you can be a part of our storytelling community on Facebook and Instagram.
How do I submit a Class Note?
We welcome Class Notes from alumni. There are three ways to submit: via email to classnotes@wfu.edu, via the website, or by standard mail to Class Notes Editor, Wake Forest Magazine, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., P.O. Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7227.
What is the deadline for Class Notes?
It varies with each issue, but it is generally at least three months before publication.
Do you accept photos with Class Notes?
Our space is limited, but we may use individual headshots in the general notes section where space permits. This document will give you some tips when submitting headshots, which should be high-resolution files.
Who is on the Wake Forest Magazine staff, and what are their responsibilities?
Editor: Maria Henson (’82)
Overall editorial direction, content, policy and feature articles
Managing Editor: Kelly Greene (’91)
Writer, copy editor, social media
Senior Editor: Kerry M. King (’85)
Writer, copy editor, obituary editor, social media
Deputy Editor: Katherine Laws Waters (’20)
Class Notes editor, copy editor, writer, social media, business functions
How do I send a comment to the magazine staff?
We are always happy to hear from readers. Submit letters to the editor, comments or suggestions to magazine@wfu.edu or by standard mail to Wake Forest Magazine, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., P.O. Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109. We do not generally publish letters to the editor in the magazine.
Do Wake Forest students have any role with the alumni magazine?
Yes. We occasionally have a student intern who reports directly to the editor and writes and edits stories as well as participates in regular production meetings. Students also contribute story and photo ideas to our social media accounts.
My spouse and I are both alumni. Can we get just one copy of the magazine addressed to both of us?
Please do! We encourage households to share one copy. Send an email to alumrec@wfu.edu requesting that your names/address be designated to share a single issue. You may also submit your request in writing to Wake Forest Magazine Alumni Records, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., P.O. Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7227. If you prefer to speak directly to someone, call the Office of Alumni Records at 336-758-3761.
How do I change my address or remove my name from the mailing list?
If you have changed addresses, or prefer to no longer receive the magazine, please send an email to alumrec@wfu.edu requesting that your address be changed or removed from the database. You may also submit your request in writing to Wake Forest Magazine Alumni Records, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., P.O. Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7227. If you prefer to speak directly to someone, call the Office of Alumni Records at 336-758-3761.
How do I submit a story idea?
If you have a story idea, please submit it via our online form, or send it to magazine@wfu.edu, or to Editor, Wake Forest Magazine, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., P.O. Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109. If your submission is time sensitive, please note that our production schedule runs several months in advance of when a print issue is actually mailed.
I’m a freelance writer/photographer who’d like to contribute content to Wake Forest Magazine. What are your guidelines for writers?
Freelance writers/photographers may submit concise queries to magazine@wfu.edu or by completing the online form.
I’d like to request extra copies of the magazine.
Contact magazine@wfu.edu or call 336-758-5379. We will try to accommodate your request.
Are back issues of Wake Forest Magazine available?
From time to time, we may have back issues available. Contact the magazine office via email at magazine@wfu.edu, by phone at 336-758-5379, or by standard mail at 1834 Wake Forest Rd., P.O. Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7227. As a reminder, previous issues are archived online.
Is Wake Forest Magazine environmentally friendly?
Yes, we encourage you to share — and to recycle — the magazine. It is printed on FSC-certified paper from environmentally friendly and responsible sources.
How may I use Wake Forest Magazine’s content?
The magazine’s content may not be reprinted without permission. Email in advance: magazine@wfu.edu or call 336.758.5379.
How can I get advertising information or place an ad?
At this time, Wake Forest Magazine does not accept commercial advertising.
When I see (P ’08) in magazine content, what does it mean?
It means the person is a parent of a 2008 Wake Forest graduate.
When I see (’08) in magazine content, what does it mean?
It refers to an alum’s graduation year. It can also refer to the preferred graduation year of someone who attended Wake Forest but did not graduate. An example: Arnold Palmer (‘51, L.L.D. ’70) The (L.L.D. ’70) refers to his honorary degree.
I missed my @WAKE alumni newsletter.
An archive of the emailed monthly newsletters is available on our website.