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Weaving Hope
How Mark Dirks (’83) made the connection between a beautiful woven basket and fundraising to build preschools in rural Rwanda
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Global 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.
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Philanthropy
These alumni never forgot professors who took them under their wings.
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Front-line Warrior
An alumnus seeks to feed the hungry in two states as demand for food skyrockets.
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On the World Stage
Bob Gilchrist ('86) on climbing the monkey bars, life in the Foreign Service and his latest role as U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania.
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The Greatest Gift
Sara Johe Busse (’81) has never met a volunteer opportunity that she didn’t love.
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Constant & True: Pidge Meade
Here to say that moving and shaking leads to growth (and “Jeopardy!” championships)
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A New Philanthropic Twist on ‘The Multiplier Effect’

Lins, Strong
A story of tragedy, recovery and community — 'A feeling of concern from so many places.'
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Constant & True: Martha Blevins Allman
Come sit on the porch and tell us about yourself
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Living the Dream
Ed Kivett ('87, MBA '94) realizes his life's dream as a mountain innkeeper.
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The Perfect Gift
John Wagner’s ('81) life is just ‘perfect’ with son David
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Night at the debate
Ben Sutton ('80, JD '83) offers an inside look at the GOP debate.
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Kitchin memories
Tyler Van Zandt ('08) comes back 'home' to renovate his old dorm.
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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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The Season of Pro Humanitate
What can I do because I love humanity? Carter Via ('83) builds bridges of hope in Kenya.
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Cinderella Deacs ’79
Jay Venuto ('81) remembers Wake's magical run to the Tangerine Bowl.
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