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Justin Lee (’00): Of faith — and finding faith in one’s self

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

Justin Lee (’00), founder of the Gay Christian Network, writes a book navigating issues of faith and sexuality.

The Genesis of Ode to Reynolda Gardens

by Maria Henson

What inspired Ode to Reynolda Gardens and a gallery of Travis Dove (’04) photos

Courage to Change a Campus

by Linda Carter Brinson ('69, P '00)

Two interviews with Edward Reynolds ('64), 42 years apart

Deacs in Love

by Jane Bianchi ('05)

Black and gold ties bind many a Wake Forest couple.

A Winning Team

by Lisa Kline Mowry ('82)

Golf's most charming couple, Webb and Dowd Keith Simpson, began their partnership at Wake Forest, cheered on by friends and family.

What it Takes

by Kerry King

Since dropping the SAT requirement, Wake Forest relies more on interviews and written materials to evaluate prospective students.

Constant & True

by Barbee Myers Oakes ('80, MA '81)

The Greatest Family Value: Vision Is More Essential Than Sight

College Bowl team wins place in history

by Kerry King

For three weeks 50 years ago, four Wake Forest students captured the nation’s attention on the popular “College Bowl” quiz show.

What’s up with Marc Palmieri (’94)?

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

Acting, playwriting, teaching top of the order for former Deacon baseball standout Marc Palmieri (’94).

Trailblazing James Jones (’55, MD ’59)

by Kerry King

First Native American graduate advocated for family medicine and better health care.

Chris Paul (’07) delivers holiday cheer

by Kerry King

Basketball star returns home to give back.

Online education — the Wake Forest way

by Maria Henson

Provost Rogan Kersh explains how online courses could be a supplement to Wake Forest-style education.

Dave Johnson (’90): Poetry for probation

by Kerry King

Playwright and teacher Dave Johnson (’90) holds an unlikely appointment as Poet-in-Residence for the New York City Probation Office.

Look! A Deacon up in the sky!

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

One small step for mankind led to great strides for astronaut Tom Marshburn (MD ’89).

Alumni rebuild battered Kosovo’s courts

by Kerry King

Bobby Higdon (’85, JD ’89) and Frank Bradsher (’82) are helping rebuild Kosovo’s judicial system.

Amy White (’90): A reason to give thanks

by Kerry King

Amy Bannister White (’90) delivers turkeys on Thanksgiving and hope throughout the year.

Suddenly, she was famous!

by Emily Brewer ('98, MA '03)

A bus-stop birth delivers instant fame for good Samaritan Emily Brewer (’98, MA ’03).

Physics alum wins environmental research award

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

Physics alumnus Yuan Li (Ph.D ’12) wins international recognition for research on solar cells.