We are saddened to announce that Brian Colson, a member of the transportation and parking services staff, died early this morning. Colson joined Wake Forest’s staff in 2017 and worked as a shuttle driver. We grieve his death and extend our condolences to his family […]
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By Kerry M. King (’85), Wake Forest Magazine Photo by Lee Reunion J. Van Wagstaff amassed a number of noteworthy accomplishments during his 28 years on the faculty, but his most rewarding achievement, he once said, was teaching more than 6,000 students. Leave it […]
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John H. Litcher (P ’83, ’85), who taught a generation of education students how to become great teachers, died Feb. 22 after a lengthy illness. He was 75. Litcher was also regarded for his community service and was a support team member and a past […]
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We are saddened to inform you that Melissa Clark, administrative assistant for the Market Readiness and Employment office in the School of Business, died Dec. 9 after an extended illness. We grieve Melissa’s loss and extend our condolences to her family, friends and co-workers. Melissa […]
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We are saddened to inform you that Cyclone Covey, professor emeritus of history, died Nov. 22 in Winston-Salem. Covey was a member of the Wake Forest faculty from 1968 until his retirement in 1988. A memorial service for Covey will be held Dec. 1 at 3 […]
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Elizabeth Stroupe, wife of longtime faculty member Henry and mother of current faculty member David (’68), passed away on Nov. 4 a week after she had turned 100. Henry Stroupe began teaching history on the Old Campus, and he retired in 1984. The Stroupes were […]
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Two important figures in Wake Forest history passed away this week. Dot Casey Dorothy “Dot” Casey, a member of the WFU Sports Hall of Fame, died on July 16 at the age of 87. Few people were more important to the evolution of women’s athletics […]
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A funeral service for Melvin Reid will be held at noon on May 13 at Praise Assembly Church Ministries, 3254 Kernersville Road, in Winston-Salem. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Mr. Reid was familiar to many at Wake Forest as a […]
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The University is saddened to inform faculty and staff that Melvin Reid, familiar to many on campus as a long-time driver for the University’s shuttle bus system, died May 6 while on duty. Reid suffered a fatal health incident after driving his empty University van […]
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Wake Forest will hold a memorial service for Christian Medved on Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. All are invited. A first-year student, Medved died last week in his hometown of Pleasanton, Calif.
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