Since 1834, Wake Forest has opened its doors to students, faculty and visitors from all walks of life. The students who enter the campus leave as believers in Wake Forest, filled with fond memories and well prepared to lead examined and purposeful lives.

You are invited to come back to campus Oct. 9-10 during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, celebrating the 175th anniversary of Wake Forest. Welook forward to hosting reunion classes (ending in 4s and 9s) and all other Demon Deacon alumni for this memorable weekend.

Whether through a scholarship, grant, or endowed teaching position, the generous support of benefactors has opened doors and opened minds for generations of Wake Forest students and faculty. Be inspired by some of their stories here.

Michael Baron (’92), is associate director at the Signature Theatre, which was just honored with the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award.® The Signature is located in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington, DC. According to the Tony committee the award-winning theatre “has established a national reputation for giving some of the nation’s most talented artists a place to do their best work before appreciative, knowledgeable audiences.” The Tony was presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7th and included a $25,000 prize. If you live in the area or plan to visit Washington, DC, in July, their summer events offerings are online.

May 18 was the end of stellar undergraduate careers for several new alumni/ae. Where will they go from here?

Benn Stancil will work as a Junior Fellow in international economics.

Tyler Humphreys will teach English in Indonesia.

Tyler Humphreys (’09) is headed for Indonesia with the Fulbright program where she will teach English for nine months. Benn Stancil (’09) was one of 10 seniors nationwide to receive a fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan Raleigh (’09) will enter the Master of Arts in Management at Wake Forest’s Babcock School. And debater Odile Hobeika (’09) will be pursuing a joint master’s and doctorate in communication at the University of Pittsburgh.

Read their stories at “Meet a Deacon” and share your comments on this blog.