Web Stories

Woody Faircloth (’90) didn’t feel right about sending only thoughts and prayers to victims of the Camp Fire in California. Instead, he started with one RV, and with the help of ‘angels,’ he found a way to keep on giving.

David Wren’s Paradise Lost Summer 2019

David Wren’s Paradise Lost

by Kerry King ('85) and David Wren

June 13, 2019

For Wake Forest Professor David Wren, the California Camp Fire hit extremely close to home.

Constant & True: Pidge Meade Summer 2019

Constant & True: Pidge Meade

by Pidge Meade ('89)

June 13, 2019

Here to say that moving and shaking leads to growth (and “Jeopardy!” championships)

Startup Summer 2019

Startup

by Maria Henson

June 13, 2019

Wake Forest has planted its flag in the San Francisco Bay Area with the Silicon Valley Practicum.

The Objects of Her Desires Summer 2019

The Objects of Her Desires

by Carol L. Hanner

June 13, 2019

For Susan Harlan, author and associate professor of English, every kitschy, cherished, poignant item in her eclectic collection has a story.

Giving Back From California Summer 2019

Giving Back From California

by Kerry M. King ('85)

June 13, 2019

Wake Forest Giving Societies help keep California alums connected to the University.

A Tango Star is Born Web Exclusives

A Tango Star is Born

by Carol L. Hanner

May 15, 2019

Kelly FitzGerald (’17) pivots from handing out Oscars and working in film to competing in a difficult Argentine dance

Secret Letter Remembered Web Exclusives

Secret Letter Remembered

by Maria Henson

May 15, 2019

As she graduates, Morgan Briggs ('19) reflects on the meaning of the message her older brother Blake ('13) left for her to uncover in the stacks of the library

Summer’s Hottest Books Web Exclusives

Summer’s Hottest Books

by Kerry M. King ('85)

May 15, 2019

Seven alumni writers share their top picks for summer reads too good to put down.