Founders' Day Convocation

Parent recalls African-Americans' experiences
Tracing the history of African-American faculty and students and the challenges they faced and overcame, Professor of History Anthony Parent delivered the address at Founders' Day Convocation on Feb. 26.

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Faculty members receive awards
Sheri Bridges, Christian Miller, Martin Guthold, Charles Iacovou, Jack Meredith, Michelle Roehm and Christine Nero Couglin received faculty awards for excellence in teaching, research or service during Convocation.

Gentry and Dean receive Medallion of Merit
Life trustee Marvin D. Gentry ('57) and Dr. Richard H. Dean, president emeritus of Wake Forest University Health Sciences, received Wake Forest's highest award for service, the Medallion of Merit, during Convocation.

Medallion of Merit honors legendary figures
From presidents to professors and deans to donors, the Medallion of Merit has been awarded to many of Wake Forest's most distinguished leaders in the last 40 years.

» Past Medallion of Merit recipients
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