How can we make this web site most engaging? We’ve been asking that question a lot, and one clear answer is that the site must open a virtual door to this special place: It must show the faces and tell the stories of the people here.

To that end we’ve launched a new feature, “Meet a Deacon,” to introduce outstanding students, undergraduate and graduate. What are they studying? What are their goals? Why did they choose Wake Forest?

The site is kicking off with profiles of graduating seniors. We’ll be adding student profiles throughout the year. We invite you to Meet a Deacon and send comments our way.

Bold. Noble. Inquisitive. Resourceful. Intimate. Accomplished.

Where did those words on the new home page come from, and what is their significance? 

The short answer is that they came from the hearts and minds of people who hold Wake Forest dear: students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, supporters, friends and fans.

The longer answer is that they evolved out of an extensive process in which the University reviewed its identity—what Wake Forest stands for as an institution, what makes it distinctive in the world of academe, and how to best communicate these values and attributes to those who love Wake Forest, as well as to those just learning about us.

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