Finding his joy, at last
After a long journey, filmmaker Richard DiPatri (’93) is where he wanted to be — sitting in the producer’s chair.
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Out of his shell, into his element
As the quiet one whose nose was always in a book, comedian Drew Droege (’99) says theatre brought out his inner-extrovert.
Read MoreAudrey Bridger (’52): Sweet memories
Audrey Bridger (’52) shares treasured keepsakes from her student days, 60 years ago.
Read MoreAn invisible celebrity no more?
As the Demon Deacon mascot Andrew Borum (’08) was an ‘invisible celebrity.’ This week he’s about to be very visible on a nationally televised game show.
Read MorePaying it Forward for Fred
Random acts of kindness honor the late Fred Scully (’04, MSA ’05), who remained focused on what he had, not what he was losing.
Read MoreThe 101 list: what did we miss?
Duncan, Starling and the OG&B … Readers tell us what they would have included on the first-ever ‘101 Things We Love About Wake Forest’ list.
Read MoreRemembering Will D. Campbell, a Wake Forester and renegade
Rev. Will D. Campbell wrote books, preached and fought injustice in his down-home way
Read MoreDistinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest
A U.S. SENATOR. A HEROINE IN THE HEARTLAND. A TRUSTEE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY FOR HIS LONG SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY.
Read MoreRichard M. Burr, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Washington, D.C.
As with every elected official, it can be tempting to consider U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (’78) in policy terms. He’s the guy who streamlined bureaucracy to expedite medical care for millions of Americans, for example. But to get the real point, ask somebody across the allegedly impassable gulf of partisanship to describe what makes the […]
Read MoreJane Owens Cage, Joplin, Mo.
With an evangelism of action, not words, Jane Owens Cage (’78) embodies the Wake Forest spirit of Pro Humanitate. She stepped up to serve her community when it needed her most, using business savvy and a gift for connecting with people and building consensus to lead the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team that brought Joplin, Mo., […]
Read MoreThe late Graham W. Denton, Jr. (’67)
Last October, three months before the distinguished alumnus lost his fight with pancreatic cancer, Wake Forest had a chance to thank Trustee Graham W. Denton Jr. (’67) for his devotion and service to the University. The University and Denton’s colleagues at Bank of America, where Denton had been an executive, announced that the main reception […]
Read MoreHale/Orser Fund honors associate deans’ commitment to students
A new fund honors Toby A. Hale (’65, P ’03), Paul N. Orser (’69, P ’01) and their dedication to students.
Read MoreTwo years after devastating tornado, Joplin on its way back
‘A mighty rush of wind battered Joplin but it also filled our collective spirits with resolve,’ says Jane Owens Cage (’78) on the two-year anniversary of devastating tornado.
Read MoreIfill to graduates: ‘Care about something’
A ceremony that began with students delivering the welcome in half a dozen languages concluded with heavy rain falling, almost on cue, as it ended.
Read MoreInto Africa: Katherine Wycisk (’12)
Katherine Wycisk (’12) turns her passion for caring for orphans in Uganda into a nonprofit.
Read MoreDiversity impacts who, what we teach
Increasing diversity has changed who, what and how faculty teach, writes Professor of Biology Herman Eure (Ph.D ’74).
Read MoreFor two generations of Deacons, a journey along parallel paths
At the mention of Commencement, Abbe Brooks’ (’13) eyes became misty — a prelude to the tears one fights back at the prospect of leaving behind someone, or some place, so dear.
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