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Cracking the Code
Matt Zakreski (’06) is helping neurodivergent (including gifted) kids and teens navigate the “neurotypical” world.
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For the laughs
From Lilting Banshees to Disney to D&D podcast, Caldwell Tanner (’09) builds a successful and roll-of-the-dice comedy career
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The ties that bind
An alumna reflects on how Wake Forest friendships endure (and intersect) — even during the hardest days.
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Deac to Deac
A conversation with 'Mr. Wake Forest,' Ed Wilson ('43, P '91, '93), and longtime psychology professor Debbie Best ('70, MA '72)
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An Inspiring Life, an Enduring Friendship
Two journalists in the Class of 1965 reconnect and celebrate the memoir of a female pioneer.
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Thriving on Disruption
Leadership expert David Styers (’92) collaborates to help with a book series on making the most of constant change, after a crash course in helping orchestras adjust during the pandemic.
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Fun for Real
They played fantasy football in college. Now it’s their business.
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Murder, Mystery, Memory
Author Deb Richardson-Moore ('76) 'wanders' into a different world.
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For the Love of New Ideas
Zach Klein (’04) follows his passions, from co-founding Vimeo and DIY.org to sharing woodsy architecture in Cabin Porn books to a dream job as CEO of Dwell magazine.
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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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When Lisa Met Lovie
The author and the North Carolina midwife forged an unlikely friendship.
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Heroes vs. Anarchists
With his first graphic novel, Steve Nedvidek (MA '87) scratches a lingering creative itch.
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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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Remember When: The 1957 Dancing Ban
Baptist convention vote incites a campus to rock and roll.
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