Tag: Wake Forest Magazine
Wade Murphy (’00) helps endow the Humanities Institute with $1 million gift
In February, Wade Murphy (’00), executive vice president of Marmik Oil Co. in El Dorado, Ark., made history as the only person under 35 to make a single seven-figure gift in the University’s history. Murphy, a member of the College Board of Visitors, donated $1 million to the Humanities Institute. In 2010 the National Endowment […]
Read MoreDistinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest
A U.S. SENATOR. A HEROINE IN THE HEARTLAND. A TRUSTEE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY FOR HIS LONG SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY.
Read MoreRichard M. Burr, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Washington, D.C.
As with every elected official, it can be tempting to consider U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (’78) in policy terms. He’s the guy who streamlined bureaucracy to expedite medical care for millions of Americans, for example. But to get the real point, ask somebody across the allegedly impassable gulf of partisanship to describe what makes the […]
Read MoreJane Owens Cage, Joplin, Mo.
With an evangelism of action, not words, Jane Owens Cage (’78) embodies the Wake Forest spirit of Pro Humanitate. She stepped up to serve her community when it needed her most, using business savvy and a gift for connecting with people and building consensus to lead the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team that brought Joplin, Mo., […]
Read MoreThe late Graham W. Denton, Jr. (’67)
Last October, three months before the distinguished alumnus lost his fight with pancreatic cancer, Wake Forest had a chance to thank Trustee Graham W. Denton Jr. (’67) for his devotion and service to the University. The University and Denton’s colleagues at Bank of America, where Denton had been an executive, announced that the main reception […]
Read MoreInside Out
At the end of the Fall 2012 semester, sophomore Lindsay Hudson Ortyn stumbled across a 24-minute video that she couldn’t keep to herself. The clip was from a March 2011 TED conference, dedicated to promoting “ideas worth spreading,” and it featured independent graffiti artist JR talking about his new project, “Inside Out.” Hudson Ortyn, fascinated […]
Read MoreHale/Orser Fund honors associate deans’ commitment to students
A new fund honors Toby A. Hale (’65, P ’03), Paul N. Orser (’69, P ’01) and their dedication to students.
Read MoreTwo years after devastating tornado, Joplin on its way back
‘A mighty rush of wind battered Joplin but it also filled our collective spirits with resolve,’ says Jane Owens Cage (’78) on the two-year anniversary of devastating tornado.
Read MoreIfill to graduates: ‘Care about something’
A ceremony that began with students delivering the welcome in half a dozen languages concluded with heavy rain falling, almost on cue, as it ended.
Read MoreDiversity impacts who, what we teach
Increasing diversity has changed who, what and how faculty teach, writes Professor of Biology Herman Eure (Ph.D ’74).
Read MoreFor two generations of Deacons, a journey along parallel paths
At the mention of Commencement, Abbe Brooks’ (’13) eyes became misty — a prelude to the tears one fights back at the prospect of leaving behind someone, or some place, so dear.
Read MoreCelebrating a milestone: Professor Emeritus Herman Preseren turns 100
Family, friends and the Demon Deacon celebrate retired professor Herman Preseren’s 100th birthday.
Read MoreAssessing the Boston Marathon bombings
Counterterrorism expert Daveed Gartenstein-Ross (’98) examines the Boston Marathon bombings.
Read MoreIn case of emergency
Ellen Page (’10) and her dad invent Coyote Case, a smartphone case that sounds the alarm for help.
Read MoreChecking out the ghosts in ZSR library
Is that the ghost of A.C. Reid? ZSR library is filled with more than books, writes Jane Freeman Crosthwaite (’59).
Read MoreWorking for the greater good
Volunteer service at New Mexico school changed his perspective on Pro Humanitate, says finance grad Tim Nicodemus (’12).
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