Tag: Board of Trustees


Look at Her Now

Look at Her Now

Maria Henson ('82)


In 1968 'Bos' arrived as a shy first-year student from Memphis. Today she is the first female to lead the Wake Forest Board of Trustees.

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James T. Williams Jr., Greensboro, N.C.

James T. Williams Jr., Greensboro, N.C.

Wake Forest Magazine


As a standout tackle on Wake Forest’s football team in the early 1960s, James T. “Jim” Williams (’62, JD ’66, P ’89, ’92) once considered pursuing a career in the NFL until Professor of History Forrest Clonts (1920) encouraged him to attend law school. Williams, who was a first generation college student, said he was […]

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Don Flow (MBA ’83) on preserving the past, investing for the future

Don Flow (MBA ’83) on preserving the past, investing for the future

Maria Henson ('82)


As the University undertakes its next capital campaign, the goal is to ensure that the distinctive nature of Wake Forest endures and flourishes. The vision for the college is that it will be recognized as the premier, face-to-face college experience preparing graduates to lead lives of purpose and connection. Donald E. “Don” Flow (MBA ’83) […]

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Libba Clark Evans, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Libba Clark Evans, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)


Well-known for her service in the private and public sectors, Lisbeth “Libba” Clark Evans (’74, MBA ’78) earned two degrees from Wake Forest and she has never strayed far from the place. She has, at one time or another, held leadership roles on the Board of Trustees, the Alumni Council, the boards of directors of Wake […]

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Ben Sutton Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C.

Ben Sutton Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C.

Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)


As the “mic man” who led cheers at home football games in 1978 and 1979, Ben Sutton Jr. (’80, JD ’83, P ’14) was a widely recognized voice in Wake Forest sports. Today he continues to promote Demon Deacons athletics as president of IMG College, the multimedia and brand management company representing Wake Forest and other […]

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The Social Animal

The Social Animal

Maria Henson ('82)


David Brooks’ conversation about educating the emotions continues — beyond the themes he shared with the Wake Forest community last summer. His new book: “The Social Animal.”

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