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by Kerry M. King ('85)

In a volunteer program that keeps expanding, Wake Foresters tutor children who are struggling with math and need a boost in confidence.

Becoming “Auntie Bo”

by Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Guest Contributor

With a focus on student success, Chancellor Bonita (Hairston) Brown (’94, JD ’97) takes the helm at Winston-Salem State.

Harvesting Home

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Double Deac Leo Daughtry draws on memories of his childhood tobacco farm to write a historical novel about the South.

Hats off to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Jim Lewis (‘64) has long loved libraries and will make them his legacy.

After the water rose

by Mary Ann Roser, Guest Contributor

Hurricane Helene left Asheville residents struggling to deal with a lack of services, including clean water. A Wake Forest alumna arrived to help.

Looking for a Sign

by Kerry M. King ('85)

In this presidential election season, you might be surprised by where a Wake Forester’s amazing trove of autographs and documents landed.

For the laughs

by Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Guest Contributor

From Lilting Banshees to Disney to D&D podcast, Caldwell Tanner (’09) builds a successful and roll-of-the-dice comedy career

‘Blind Truths’

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Former basketball star Gil McGregor (’71, P '16) shares lessons he learned while losing his sight.

Betting on the future

by Kelly Greene ('91)

Abby Merk (’22) is turning poker into a career

An Olympian’s Life Lessons

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Steve Brown (’91) reflects on his journey to the Olympics and beyond.

Bringing It Home

by Kelly Greene ('91)

Abrea Armstrong (MSM ’16) is tapping her wide-ranging experience to build awareness and appreciation of Winston-Salem’s Black history and culture.

Day of Remembrance

by Connor Murphy (’18), Guest Contributor

A veteran and alumnus pays tribute to those lost in Afghanistan

Expanding Access

by Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Guest Contributor

Through Alliance Medical Ministry, Pete Tannenbaum (JD ’87) seeks to close the health-care gap.

Plugging into Pro Humanitate Days

by Kelly Greene ('91)

Wake Forest Magazine Managing Editor Kelly Greene (’91), back in Winston-Salem after 30 years, experiences a “new” tradition for the first time.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

by Kerry M. King ('85) and Kelly Greene ('91)

Wake Forest honors Kendra Beard Graham ('85) and Mit Shah ('91) for their service to the University and commitment to Pro Humanitate.

Weaving Hope

by Kelly Greene ('91)

How Mark Dirks (’83) made the connection between a beautiful woven basket and fundraising to build preschools in rural Rwanda

Fostering Potential

by Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Guest Contributor

Through Coded by Kids, Danae Tilghman Mobley (’06) is working to make tech careers available to more children and young adults in Philadelphia.

Windfall

by Kerry M. King ('85)

A fraternity's forgotten housing fund from the 1940s provides "a gift" to students today.