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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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On Behalf of the President

New book by Lauren Wright ('10) studies communications role of presidential spouses.
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10 for 10

What happened when we asked Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson ('43) questions about himself? He answered every one. Graciously and delightfully, of course.
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Cheers, Deacs!

Alumni entrepreneurs at Speakeasy Co. deliver everything you need to prepare and enjoy a craft cocktail — including their signature Old Gold and Black — right to your door.
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‘I can trace my whole life to Wake Forest.’

Jessica Jackson Shortall ('00) has accomplished many things, all focused on doing good in the world.
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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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The Music Man

'Neither of us realized it at the time,' writes a former student, 'but Dr. Mac that semester opened up a real new world for me.'
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A Fine Find

The last books Harold Colson ('78) expected to discover in a Baltimore shop were historical volumes about his alma mater.
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Drama Queens

For senior script and story coordinator Elizabeth Hamrick LeBrun ('82), and actress Mara McCaffray ('13), twists and turns on 'The Young and the Restless' are all in a day's work.
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Anna Cooke’s (’92) life reflects her passion for movement

Professional dancer and Las Vegas Showgirl begins an encore career in physical therapy
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Inspiralized

Entrepreneur and social media sensation Ali Maffucci Cerda ('09) turns veggies into noodles to create good recipes that are good for you.
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Medal of Honor

Once a cheerleader for the Deacs and now a champion for support of Navy families, Joette Horton Seniff ('90) receives rare civilian honor for her public service.
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For author Steve Duin (’76, MA ’79), the truth makes great fiction.

His new book explores the pressures and politics of high school sports.
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‘Wes Got Range’

Former Deacon lineman Wes Bryant ('05) finds niche as host of online food/sports show.
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Nate Witmer (’06): from soldier in Iraq to producer on ‘The Daily Show’

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Jane Owens Cage (’78) leads Joplin’s efforts to ‘pay it forward’

'We merely want to share what worked, what didn't work, and what we would do differently in the event of another major disaster.'
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Family Scholar House

Cathe O'Connor Dykstra ('84) helping to break the cycle of poverty through education.
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On Mother’s Day, remember what was — and what can be

A day that often leads to reflection.
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