Film critic Iris Barry a ‘Lady in the Dark’
Drawing on letters, memorabilia and historical documentaries, author Bob Sitton (’59) reconstructs the life and work of pioneering film critic Iris Barry.
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Go Forward, For Humanity
“Pro Humanitate is a way of living that transcends the transactional elements of our existence,” speaker Mary Tribble (’82) tells students at this year’s Senior Dinner.
Read MoreMentoring made the difference
Thomas. West. Sellner. Theologian George Faithful (’01) says his first book would have been ‘impossible’ without guidance from influential professors.
Read More‘Teachers’ brings books — and baggage
Kate Lambert (’03) stars in a TV Land pilot about “Teachers” who carry books and a lot of baggage.
Read More‘The sky is rising, not falling.’
The April 2 ruling on campaign donations is a victory for attorney Bobby Burchfield (’76), who successfully argued the case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read MoreA model education
Cecilia Silva (’74) builds a thriving school in her native Argentina based on what she learned at her alma mater.
Read MoreIllustrator paints fashion’s ‘street style’
Illustrator Martha Napier (’07) captures “street style” of the fashion elite at New York Fashion Week.
Read MoreBeloved letters
Little did these ’85 Fideles know that over the next 30 years their friendships would strengthen thanks to an unbroken circle of heartfelt letters.
Read MoreOn The Museum Hack
Some art tours can be yawn-worthy, but the ones created by Nick Gray ('04) are playful, quirky and always surprising.
Read MoreThe Place Where I Live
I discovered my purpose in a Guatemalan village among children who lacked educational opportunities.
Read MoreAn Artful Friendship
Two fraternity brothers circa 1967 renew their bond in retirement, painting and savoring life's colorful lessons.
Read MoreOh, Those Lilting Banshees! Where Are They (Funny) Now?
Now out in the real world, former Lilting Banshees say the experience was about more than humor — it was life-changing.
Read MoreAlumni gifts honor faculty as ‘the linchpin’
Three alumni have committed $3 million to fund Presidential Chairs
Read MoreTrue to himself: Travis Manning (’93)
Books have always been there to guide ZSR’s Travis Manning (’93) along his life journey.
Read MoreA happy man sings a happy song
Pickin’ and grinnin’: George Grove (’69) of The Kingston Trio nurtured his love for music at Wake Forest.
Read MoreCommon ground
Wake Forest, and an admiration for Ed Wilson (’43), connected international students Augi Ahn and Yuki Hijiya (MA ’67) — for life.
Read MoreHimmelsbach’s travels
Backpacking around the world wasn’t journey enough for Ryan Himmelsbach (’11), so he cycled across the USA.
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