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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.
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Windfall
A fraternity's forgotten housing fund from the 1940s provides "a gift" to students today.
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Lord of the Manor
Ben Farmer (JD '70) watches over his growing collection of antiques and historical documents.
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Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Pro Humanitate
Wake Forest honors Beth Norbrey Hopkins (’73, P ’12) and J.D. Wilson (’69, P ’01).
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Philosophical Journeys
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.
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Finding Answers in the Past
Laura Malone Elliott (’79) offers young people connections and inspiration in her historical novels that can help them navigate the world today.
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Preserving History
Historian Dan Morrill ('60) brings a business-savvy approach to saving historic properties.
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Lessons From a Time of Upheaval
Six alumni reflect on life in the 1960s and early ’70s and how 2020 echoes those times.
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Tales from India
Not to be overlooked in Wake Forest’s history of global studies was one semester that changed lives and a campus.
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Character Study
How Wake Forest faculty and staff infuse leadership & character lessons in their work with students
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Constant & True: Beth Hopkins
A Wake Forest alumnus and faculty member reflects on her tumultuous journey of breaking barriers
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Wake Forest’s Moon Shot
J.D. Wilson ('69, P '01) remembers when Apollo 11's Michael Collins landed on campus.
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The Gift of Gratitude
From 1956 to today: Judy Shaw Peterson (’60) cherishes her Wake Forest friends.
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War Heroes Not Forgotten
Jackson Marshall (’80, MA ’85) builds his fascination with World War I veterans into a record-setting museum exhibit
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Picture Perfect
Vintage postcards offer a glimpse of the Old Campus.
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The Ride of his Life
John Wood ('74) brings the magic of dark rides to amusement parks around the world.
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From Churchill to Bono to Trump
Inside Elliot Berke's ('93) world with rock-and-roll legends and the Trump transition.
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