Fit? Check.: President Peter Rodriguez has landed at a university that is “congruent” with his background and his values.
By Elaine Tooley
Back to school: These four Deacs see big opportunities for Wake Forest and its new president.
By Kelly Greene (’91)
The presidents go to Washington: Deacs who ran Student Government have a powerful advantage when they land in the nation’s capital — the leadership lessons they learned at Wake Forest.
By Kelly Greene (’91)
Leadership in character: The Program for Leadership and Character has expanded into a campuswide movement rooted in Pro Humanitate — and become part of the Wake Forest experience.
By Caroline Khalaf (’27)
Recent Stories
An American Flash Point
Danny Lyon photographed the Civil Rights Movement. His work is now on display at Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
The Original Golden Girls
These two families have cheered on Wake Forest football for 68 years — in the same seats.
Constant & True: Carson Markland (’20)
The author of a new novel about the Kennedy brothers says they provided a template for leading in the 21st century.
In Case You Missed It
Obituaries
We remember the following alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends whose deaths were reported to us since the last issue.
Around the Quad – Fall 2026
Highlights from across Wake Forest this summer and early fall.
The difficult present and bright potential future of public service
Wake Washington convened public officials and experts in the nation’s capital to discuss how to improve public service, both for people who serve and for the public.
Star Treatment
Winston-Salem inducts two iconic professors into its arts walk of fame.
WAKE LIFE
Shining a light on Wake Women
Wake Forest is not a single story. It is the sum of every individual experience of those who have passed through this institution.
By Mary Tribble (’82, MA ’19)
In Print
Volume 74 Number 1