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by Kelly Greene ('91)

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.

Windfall

by Kerry M. King ('85)

A fraternity's forgotten housing fund from the 1940s provides "a gift" to students today.

Lord of the Manor

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Ben Farmer (JD '70) watches over his growing collection of antiques and historical documents.

Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Pro Humanitate

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Wake Forest honors Beth Norbrey Hopkins (’73, P ’12) and J.D. Wilson (’69, P ’01).

Philosophical Journeys

by Jane Bianchi (’05)

While some philosophy departments are in decline, others, including at Wake Forest, are thriving as never before, continuing to attract students who seek to ponder life’s great questions.

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.

Preserving History

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Historian Dan Morrill ('60) brings a business-savvy approach to saving historic properties.

Rarefied? No.

by Dean Franco

The humanities persist — and not only in universities.

Lessons From a Time of Upheaval

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Six alumni reflect on life in the 1960s and early ’70s and how 2020 echoes those times.

Tales from India

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Not to be overlooked in Wake Forest’s history of global studies was one semester that changed lives and a campus.

Character Study

by Carol L. Hanner, Maria Henson (’82) and Kerry M. King (’85)

How Wake Forest faculty and staff infuse leadership & character lessons in their work with students

Constant & True: Beth Hopkins

by Beth Norbrey Hopkins (’73, P ’12)

A Wake Forest alumnus and faculty member reflects on her tumultuous journey of breaking barriers

Wake Forest’s Moon Shot

by Kerry M. King ('85)

J.D. Wilson ('69, P '01) remembers when Apollo 11's Michael Collins landed on campus.

The Gift of Gratitude

by Kerry M. King ('85)

From 1956 to today: Judy Shaw Peterson (’60) cherishes her Wake Forest friends.

War Heroes Not Forgotten

by Carol L. Hanner

Jackson Marshall (’80, MA ’85) builds his fascination with World War I veterans into a record-setting museum exhibit

Picture Perfect

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Vintage postcards offer a glimpse of the Old Campus.

The Ride of his Life

by Kerry M. King ('85)

John Wood ('74) brings the magic of dark rides to amusement parks around the world.

From Churchill to Bono to Trump

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Inside Elliot Berke's ('93) world with rock-and-roll legends and the Trump transition.