Student and Alumni Stories
Learn more about the experiences of Wake Forest SPS students and alumni.
Wake360
Master of Project Management student and Wake360 Student Ambassador Tishonna Brown shares how she's prepared for Wake360 in the past and what first-time...
alum
By earning her master’s degree, communications professional Deanna Miller reaffirmed her passion for the work and expanded her network of like-minded peers. Here’s how she thrived in that chapter of her...
AI
Disney lead product designer Zach Gracia shares how his heritage and Master of Digital Marketing and AI from Wake Forest SPS shape his career.
alum
Wake Forest Master of Public Administration grad Matthew Dennis shares how he’s applying lessons in leadership and stakeholder engagement to his work with the NCAA.
Summer
See how Wake Forest SPS students and faculty balanced career advancement, summer coursework, and family fun this season.
Capstone
When Aminata Diakite noticed her cousin struggling after giving birth, she saw something the others around her didn’t: her cousin was showing signs of postpartum depression.
In Senegal, where her cousin...
Wake360
Wake360 Alumni Ambassadors Cresta Archuletta Mauldin and Libby Jefferson share highlights from the 2025 event and five reasons to consider attending the upcoming Wake360.
alum
Isaac Doetein shares how the Wake Forest SPS Master of Project Management program helped him grow as a leader while building a future for his family.
Career
Wake Forest SPS Master of Financial Technology and Analytics student Francisco Mones talks mentorship, data-driven thinking, and community service through professional development.
Father's Day
To celebrate this Father’s Day, Wake Forest SPS student and Winston-Salem Fire Department Captain Ivyn Holloway shares how parenthood, public service, and higher education are shaping his commitment to...
Digital Marketing
This Pride Month, Wake Forest SPS student Kay Bunner shares how writing, digital marketing, and drag have shaped their professional creativity and personal sense of self.
AI
Master of AI Strategy and Innovation student Drew McCollum shares how his curious nature and commitment to responsible innovation resulted in a U.S. Bank patent and new career trajectory.
Motherhood
This Mother’s Day, meet two Wake Forest SPS students who are pursuing their goals while raising and supporting their families with grace.