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‘Blind Truths’
Former basketball star Gil McGregor (’71, P '16) shares lessons he learned while losing his sight.
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An unexpected turn toward Venice
Dennis Romano (’73) wound up at Casa Artom in 1972 as his Plan B — and has spent the rest of his life digging into the history of Venice.
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Restoring the Coastline
J. Taylor Ryan (’62, P ’96) is leading work to stave off erosion and pollution, one bag of oyster shells at a time.
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An Inspiring Life, an Enduring Friendship
Two journalists in the Class of 1965 reconnect and celebrate the memoir of a female pioneer.
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Philanthropy
These alumni never forgot professors who took them under their wings.
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Murder, Mystery, Memory
Author Deb Richardson-Moore ('76) 'wanders' into a different world.
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Synopsis: The Alexander Meiklejohn Award
The story behind the historic leadership moment that earned Wake Forest the Alexander Meiklejohn Award for Academic Freedom
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Constant & True: Beth Hopkins
A Wake Forest alumnus and faculty member reflects on her tumultuous journey of breaking barriers
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Cabinet of Curiosities
John Wolfe (JD '70) has spent a lifetime collecting memories and friends.
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A New Philanthropic Twist on ‘The Multiplier Effect’

Remember When? ‘My Mysterious Teacher’
My Mysterious Teacher: Wallace Carroll
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The Ride of his Life
John Wood ('74) brings the magic of dark rides to amusement parks around the world.
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A Homecoming Love Story
For this alumnus, homecoming '77 turned out to be the best day of his life.
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From the heart
Charlotte alumni volunteer for a common cause: helping children learn math
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I Spy
Author Doug Waller ('71) uncovers the secret past of America's top spymasters.
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Look at Her Now
In 1968 'Bos' arrived as a shy first-year student from Memphis. Today she is the first female to lead the Wake Forest Board of Trustees.
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Box of memories
Old post office box doors reveal a simpler time when getting a letter from back home would lift your spirits.
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Remember When: Graylyn Dormitory
Before it was a conference center, the giant stone mansion was an unlikely home for students.
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