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MARSHALL SHAFFER ’15

Social Media PlannerOgilvy New York City, New YorkWFU Class of 2015Major: Communication, SociologyMinor: Film Studies DeacLink: Please take us through your journey to your current occupation since leaving Wake.Marshall Shaffer: I left Wake paralyzed about where I was going to end up – New York […]


Bret Raybould (’14)

Comedian New York CityWFU Class of 2014Major: Business Enterprise Management; Minor: Communications DeacLink: Please walk me through your path from graduation day to your current job. Bret Raybould: Well, currently I am a stand up comedian… although, the return of that is a hazy affair, to […]


DL:RP Series: CARTOONIST EMMA HUNSINGER

Dig into another fantastic DL:RP edition today, featuring WFU ’13 Emma Hunsinger. The cartoonist grew up dreaming of publishing her original work in the New Yorker… and made it happen years later! Enjoy this WFU Magazine feature by Cherin C. Poovey. SO YOU WANT TO […]


DL:RP SERIES: MATT JAMES (FT TYLER CAMERON)

Hello, DeacLinkers! The DL:RP Series returns with a recent addition, Matt James and ABC Food Tours. The fantastic ex-football player has  enjoyed a surge of support and activity in the charity program, most notably involving former Wake teammate and Bachelorette sensation Tyler Cameron on NYC […]


MATT JAMES ’15

ABC Food Tours founder Matt James recaps his journey from Winston-Salem to NYC, including major lessons about networking, giving back, and hitting your stride after graduation.FOUNDERABC FOOD TOURS New York City, NYWFU Class of 2015Major: Economics DeacLink: Walk us through your path since graduation day, […]


NATALIE MICHAELS ’15

Natalie Michaels catches us up since her graduation in 2015. The Performance artist describes her experiences at Wake, in the New York theater scene, and throughout everything in between. PERFORMANCE ARTIST New York City, New YorkWFU Class of 2015Majors: Vocal Performance and Theatre Arts DeacLink: […]


DEVON GILBERT ’17

Devon Gilbert took part in WFU programs such as Management in the Arts and the SUAAC ‘Art Buying Trip’ before graduating in 2017. He also took advantage of internships at SECCA, Cristin Tierney Gallery and Christie’s during undergrad. The Winston-Salem native walked us through his […]


MAX GORDON ’18

Max Gordon came to Wake with sights set on a pre-med track. However, he encountered the Art Department and fell in love! Max works at RapidRatings in NYC as a graphic designer. We recently got the full scoop on Max’s path since Winston. Associate Graphic […]


SPURGE CARTER ’14

Spurge Carter has always had music on the mind. Throughout undergrad, Spurge was constantly working at his craft- DJ’ing and hosting parties, working at Wake Radio, and utilizing the Kirby Grant to travel places like New York and LA for music-oriented work experience between semesters. […]


ELIZABETH PATTERSON ’14

Elizabeth Patterson is an Associate Producer for Jack Morton Worldwide in NYC. She graduated with a double major in Theatre and Communications. Her main message? Network! Read on to her about Elizabeth’s path since Wake. Associate ProducerJack Morton Worldwide New York City, NYWFU Class of […]


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