Tag: Alumni Writers

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

Two journalists in the Class of 1965 reconnect and celebrate the memoir of a female pioneer.

Army veteran Matt Gallagher (’05) answered his friend’s call to help Ukrainians.

Ed Wilson ('43) celebrates those we've lost who made Wake Forest 'Mother so Dear.'

Out of grief, an alumna recovers her family's place beside her, and at Wake Forest.

Sara Johe Busse (’81) has never met a volunteer opportunity that she didn’t love.

Seven alumni writers share their top picks for summer reads too good to put down.

The newest members of the Writers Hall of Fame — plus one — offer their top picks.

How Wake Forest planted its flag at 1 Dupont Circle and launched its new ‘study abroad’ program in Washington, D.C., city of monuments and dreams

Author Cameron Kent ('79) shares his insights into finding fulfillment after retiring.

My Mysterious Teacher: Wallace Carroll

Alumni writers offer their top picks, from Conroy and Lincoln, to a murder mystery in Italy and the search for the Holy Grail.

Peahead Walker — part coach, part comedian — lifted Wake Forest's football fortunes while doing it his way.

USA Today's Thomas O'Toole ('78) on handball, beach volleyball and Simone Biles.

Six alumni writers offer their top picks, from books on the Unabomber and Jimmy Stewart to Lincoln's spymaster.

Five journalists and authors honored during Words Awake 2!

John Wagner’s ('81) life is just ‘perfect’ with son David

Author Doug Waller ('71) uncovers the secret past of America's top spymasters.