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A musical conversation to transcend borders

Mark Allen (’88) and Andrea Engleson (’87) are chronicling their journey in a new PBS series.
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Good for humanity

Guided by Pro Humanitate, Lilly Bekele-Piper (’98) and Ben Piper (’99) build purpose-driven lives in Kenya
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From dance to diapers to digital fame

Motherhood sparks a second act for Emily Scott James (’14)
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Golden Gavels

With an assist from Wake Forest students and faculty, a nearby retirement community has started a debate society that’s embracing research and divergent points of view.
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Harvesting Home

Double Deac Leo Daughtry draws on memories of his childhood tobacco farm to write a historical novel about the South.
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Hats off to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew

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

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

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

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

Abby Merk (’22) is turning poker into a career
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An Olympian’s Life Lessons

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

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

A veteran and alumnus pays tribute to those lost in Afghanistan
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Expanding Access

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

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

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