Editor’s Note

by Maria Henson ('82)

Ode to Edwin Graves Wilson: 1923-2024

by Kerry M. King ('85) and Maria Henson ('82)

For nearly a century, he elevated hearts and minds at Wake Forest and leaves a legacy of goodwill toward all.

Mr. Wake Forest Through the Decades

by Staff

A timeline of the life and career of Edwin G. Wilson ('43, P '91, '93)

As They Remember Him

by Friends of Edwin G. Wilson ('43, P '91, '93)

Remarks from Edwin G. Wilson Jr.

by Edwin G. Wilson Jr. (JD '93)

Ed Wilson Jr. (JD '93), special superior court judge in North Carolina, provided his remarks for the memorial service of his father, Edwin G. Wilson ('43, P '91, '93).

Remarks from Reid Morgan

by J. Reid Morgan ('75, JD '79, P '14, '19)

Reid Morgan ('75, JD '79, P '14, '19), retired University senior vice president and general counsel, provided his remarks for the memorial service of his longtime friend, Edwin G. Wilson ('43, P '91, '93).

Remarks from Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt

by Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt ('79, MBA '87)

Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt ('79, MBA '87), University trustee, provided her remarks for the memorial service of her longtime friend, Edwin G. Wilson ('43, P '91, '93).

Acclaim for a Compassionate, Principled Life

by Maria Henson ('82)

A May 3 memorial service drew hundreds to pay their respects.

Excerpts from Ed Wilson’s Speeches

by Staff

10 Things You Might Not Know About Ed Wilson

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

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

Constant & True: Reid Morgan (’75, JD ’79, P ’14, ’19)

by Reid Morgan (’75, JD ’79, P ’14, ’19)

A legacy of truth and joy

Deac to Deac

by Warren Anderson ('74)

A conversation with 'Mr. Wake Forest,' Ed Wilson ('43, P '91, '93), and longtime psychology professor Debbie Best ('70, MA '72)

We’ll Always Have Venice

by Kerry M. King ('85) and Maria Henson ('82)

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.

Exit Smiling

by Maria Henson ('82)

Two Double Deacs who served Wake Forest for more than a combined seven decades say farewell to the institution that shaped them, and, in turn, they helped shape.

If the Past Could Talk

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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.

Constant & True: Clint McCown

by Clint McCown ('74, MA '78)

A poet, actor, bouncer, teacher reflects on his start at Wake Forest.

On All Fronts

by Al Hunt ('65, D.Litt. '91, P '11)

The derring-do of a newspaperman whose legacy — from the London Blitz to Pearl Harbor to Wake Forest classrooms — should not be forgotten.

Finding Answers in the Past

by Katherine Laws Waters ('20)

Laura Malone Elliott (’79) offers young people connections and inspiration in her historical novels that can help them navigate the world today.