Ode to Edwin Graves Wilson: 1923-2024
For nearly a century, he elevated hearts and minds at Wake Forest and leaves a legacy of goodwill toward all.
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An unexpected turn toward Venice
Dennis Romano (’73) wound up at Casa Artom in 1972 as his Plan B — and has spent the rest of his life digging into the history of Venice.
Read MoreHow To | 1
Part 1 of 4: A compendium of ideas from Wake Foresters who have answers — including to some questions (hot dog!) you might not have thought to ask.
Read MoreWe’ll Always Have Venice
Wake Forest celebrates more than 50 years of Deacons studying abroad at Casa Artom. Alumni and faculty share memories of the University’s first overseas residence.
Read MoreFighting Hunger with Flip-flops
Social entrepreneur Alice Green Brown (’03) tackles hunger at home and abroad.
Read MoreIf the Past Could Talk
Ever wondered about the weathered plaques on walls, doors, benches and trees around campus? Behind the inscriptions are stories that can bring a smile or a tear.
Read MoreNews of the World
Behold the humble Fijian dish bearing tidings from Polynesia, an explorer’s ship, a ‘Disneyland’ museum circa mid-1700s and a Wake Forest bet on the future.
Read MoreWake Forest Miscellany
Part 3 of 4: Take a tour of the University's people, places, customs, history and favorite things.
Read MoreInspiration Abounds at WordsAwake4!
A virtual feast of the written word celebrates new Writers Hall of Fame inductees.
Read MoreSaving the ‘Impossible City’
As the waters rose in Venice and a pandemic followed, Melissa Conn (’87, P ’22) went to work to preserve the past and ensure the future of her adopted Italian home.
Read MoreHow He Made It: Tom Phillips
Tom Phillips (’74, MA ’78, P ’06) is the man behind Words Awake! celebrations.
Read MoreTransmuting Trauma
How two wars and a brutal attack led the son of Baptist missionaries to help others with fear and pain.
Read MoreUnder Her Spell
How Allison Orr (’93) worked her magic to win over a host of skeptical carpenters, custodians and landscapers to put on a show.
Read MoreIn A Class of Their Own
Wake Forest has been the stomping ground for 16 Rhodes Scholars. How have these impressive alums wowed the working and humanitarian worlds? Here’s their story.
Read MoreAt Home in the World
Wake Forest leads the way in study abroad, drawing international students and integrating global awareness throughout the campus and beyond
Read MoreGrand Houses, Grand Memories
Three alumni share reflections of their days at the University's beloved houses in London, Venice and Vienna
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