Tag: Wake Forest University
From cable to classroom: Melissa Harris-Perry (’94) returns to her alma mater
Meet the MHP you don’t see on her cable-news show.
Read MoreHarold Hayes: ‘Smiling through the apocalypse’
Tom Hayes (’79) explores the magical world of his father, famed Esquire editor Harold Hayes (’48).
Read MoreOn the ground in Ferguson
Mustafa Abdullah (’10), a program associate with the ACLU of Missouri, was in Ferguson, Missouri, following Michael Brown’s death.
Read MoreSaving the orangutans
Cassie Freund (’10) uses her biology degree to save wild orangutans in Borneo.
Read More‘The rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air’
Provost Emeritus Edwin G. Wilson (’43) can still recall the fear he felt as a young ensign aboard a destroyer escort off Iwo Jima.
Read MoreFilm 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.
Read MoreGo 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 MoreA model education
Cecilia Silva (’74) builds a thriving school in her native Argentina based on what she learned at her alma mater.
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 MorePete Daniel (’61) shapes Southern history
Author Pete Daniel (’61, MA ’62) chronicles the South’s transformation.
Read More‘Wake Will’ campaign proclaims a grand goal
Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center will significantly increase their impact on the region, the nation and the world by investing $1 billion over the next five years to strengthen and renew their ability to carry out their respective missions. With the help of alumni, parents and friends, the University will invest […]
Read MoreGretchen Hollifield (’96): It’s a dog’s life
Gretchen Hollifield (’96) uses her communication major every day to work with two- and four-legged clients.
Read MoreTommy Norman (’66): Honoring our veterans
Veteran Tommy Norman (’66) helps ‘America’s heroes’ transition to civilian life.
Read MoreLibby Bell (’93) unmasks the great pumpkin
Project Pumpkin founder returns to campus to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the annual Halloween tradition.
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