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‘It’s a great day to be a Deacon!’
For alumni parents, it's an especially great day
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His lucky 13th Olympics
USA Today's Thomas O'Toole ('78) on handball, beach volleyball and Simone Biles.
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A chaotic convention
Sandy Hutchens ('69) remembers the thrill and chaos of the '68 Democratic convention
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Summer’s hottest reads
Six alumni writers offer their top picks, from books on the Unabomber and Jimmy Stewart to Lincoln's spymaster.
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2016 Writers Hall of Fame
Five journalists and authors honored during Words Awake 2!
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Remember When?
David Hills' whimsical cartoons captured the feel-good campus vibes of an era.
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Shag (again) on the Mag
'Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy' still holds
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Jackie Murdock (’57): The Deacon in his Den
Former basketball star and coach relishes his black and gold memories.
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What a coincidence!
Presidential Scholar Will Landon, Class of 2020, and one of his childhood heroes will have an alma mater in common — 22 years apart.
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Ricky Van Veen (’03): No Laughing Matter
CollegeHumor co-founder shares his secrets to success, his best piece of advice and his favorite TV shows.
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2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Bob McCreary (’61)
Former football player's passion for athletics runs high.
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2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: David Dupree (MBA ’78)
Successful businessman has never forgotten what Wake Forest did for him.
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2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Jocelyn Burton (’80)
Longtime attorney recognized for her advocacy in private practice and public service.
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Journalists! Authors! Poets!
Words Awake 2! celebrates Wake Forest's 'family of writers.'
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A funny thing happened to Michael Baron
Twenty-five years after falling in love with theatre at Wake Forest, he returns to honor venerable professor Harold Tedford.
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‘Ouch, My Toes!’
Barefoot kicker Eddie Ladd (’59) caused quite a stir.
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Brand of brothers
Greg Buck (MBA '08) of JDog's Junk Removal follows his passions for business and the military by hiring, and serving, veterans.
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Encourage and empower
Teacher Brittany Inman Jimenez ('11) works to break the generational cycle of poverty.
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