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Honoring Brian Piccolo

More than four decades ago, the Piccolo cancer fund drive got its start with a modest vision posed by fraternity guys.
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Global Study Through New Eyes

Dave Middleton (‘81) marvels at the impact of study-abroad experiences in London with his spouse, who is resident professor at Worrell House.
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Inspiration Abounds at WordsAwake4!

A virtual feast of the written word celebrates new Writers Hall of Fame inductees.
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Summer’s Hottest Books

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

Members of the Wake Forest community exemplify the University's motto in action.
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Writers Hall of Fame 2020

Four alumni honored for literary achievement.
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The Greatest Gift

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

Wake Forest has launched a national movement to gather its people for powerful, meaningful conversations.
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Time Traveler

Syd Kitson ('81, P '08) relies on childhood memories, football lessons and an unwavering vision to build his 'Town of the Future' in South Florida.
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The Perfect Gift

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

Jerf and his lively band of students navigate tragic and comic moments to stage a Shakespeare play, all in 74 days.
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Cinderella Deacs ’79

Jay Venuto ('81) remembers Wake's magical run to the Tangerine Bowl.
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Portraits of Pro Humanitate-4

From quiet acts in meeting an immediate need to large leaps of faith in founding nonprofits, members of the Wake Forest community prove the spirit of our motto is alive in the world.
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What it Takes

Since dropping the SAT requirement, Wake Forest relies more on interviews and written materials to evaluate prospective students.
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Carol Barbee (’81) ready to launch “Touch” on Fox TV

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Examining the heart

'Healing Reads' includes Wake Forest author Stephen Amidon ('81)
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Brad Nix brings back Chesster and the gang for Homecoming

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Exhibit features Leah Durner (’81) paintings

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