2025: Retirees
The following faculty were honored during the Commencement ceremony:
From the Reynolda Campus
Jane Aiken, J.D., Professor of Law
Jane W. Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor of Spanish
Tom K. Aleman, Professor of the Practice in Accountancy
Paul R. Anderson, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
Roger L. Beahm, Professor of the Practice in Marketing
Stewart A. Carter, Ph.D., Professor of Music
Leigh Ann Hallberg, M.F.A., Teaching Professor of Art
Katy Harriger, Ph.D., Professor of Politics and International Affairs
Natalie A. W. Holzwarth, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
Linda S. Howe, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spanish
Kathryn Levy, Professor of the Practice of Music
Mary Beth Lock, Associate Dean, ZSR Library
Dan Locklair, D.M.A., Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence
Pat C. Lord, Ph.D., Teaching Professor of Biology
David Lubin, Ph.D., Charlotte C. Weber Professor of Art
Barry Maine, Ph.D., Professor of English
Gordon McCray, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Management Information Systems
Stan Meiburg, Ph.D., Professor of the Practice in Politics and International Affairs
J. Robert Nations, D.Min., Assistant Teaching Professor of Counseling
Alan Palmiter, J.D., Professor of Law
W. Jack Rejeski, Ph.D., Professor of Health & Exercise Science
Brett Rosenberg, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor of Italian
Rebecca S. Thomas, Ph.D., Professor of German
Mary Wayne-Thomas, M.F.A., Professor of Theatre
Phoebe Zerwick, Professor of the Practice, Writing Program, and Director of Journalism
From the Medical Campus
Laurie Ann Demmer, M.D., FACMG, Professor of Pediatrics
Cristin M. Ferguson, M.D., Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
John H. Gilliam III, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology
Mary N. Hall, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Annette T. Hastie, Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Immunology
Bruce A. Lessey, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Douglas S. Lyles, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry
Mary F. Lyles, M.D., FACP, Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Gail S. Marion, PA-C, Ph.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Donald A. McClain, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute
John D. McConnell, M.D., Professor of Urology
Susan A. Melin, M.D., Professor of Cancer Medicine
Carol Milligan, Ph.D., Professor of Translational Neuroscience
Mary Claire O’Brien, M.D., Professor of Emergency Medicine
Stephen P. Peters, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Immunology
David C. Pollock, M.D., Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Laura J. Veach, Ph.D., Professor of Surgery, Division of Trauma
James Koudy Williams, DVM, Professor of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Recognition of Retiring Faculty
Wake Forest University honors Jane Aiken, J.D., for her leadership as dean of the School of Law from 2019 to 2022, guiding the School through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with steadiness and resolve; for recruiting a number of outstanding teacher-scholars and sustaining an environment where students continued to thrive; for strengthening the School’s national standing through strong outcomes in enrollment, employment and bar passage; and for her scholarly contributions in legal education, women’s rights and clinical pedagogy.
Wake Forest University honors Jane W. Albrecht, Ph.D., for her contributions across her 37 years as a member of the Department of Romance Languages (later the Spanish Department) and her dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a leader in the field of Spanish Golden Age theater and longtime bibliographer of Tirso de Molina and Don Juan studies; for teaching advanced classes in her discipline and intermediate Spanish with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of Spanish students; for her dedicated service to the institution, particularly in the leadership of the AAUP; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Tom K. Aleman for coming to the School of Business after retiring from a successful career as a principal with Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Services, where he built and served as the U.S. national and global leader of Deloitte’s Forensic & Analytic Technology practice; for helping to lead the incorporation of data analytics into the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Program; for bringing Accounting for the Future and STRIDE CPA Readiness to Wake Forest in partnership with Deloitte; for serving on internal committees and future-looking task forces; and for serving as a career advisor and mentor to countless MSA students.
Wake Forest University honors Paul R. Anderson, Ph.D., for 35 years of outstanding teaching, research and service to Wake Forest University as a member of the Department of Physics; for his careful and passionate lectures in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism and other subjects and his use of advanced pedagogical techniques to facilitate student learning; for his contributions in theoretical physics in the area of quantum field theory in curved space applied to black holes and cosmology for which he was named a fellow of the American Physical Society; and for his devoted mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, ensuring that his passion for discovery and education continues to inspire future generations.
Wake Forest University honors Roger L. Beahm for over 20 years of market-focused, multi-award-winning teaching to undergraduate, graduate and executive audiences; for his partnership with Lowes Foods and other industry partners, serving as the director of the Retail Learning Labs through the School of Business’ Center for Analytics Impact; for incorporating his significant, successful experience as a former marketing executive and CEO into his pedagogical approaches; for serving in countless service roles including student club advisor, faculty committee and task force member, and industry fundraising partner; for leading multiple MBA global immersion experiences around the world; for ubiquitous media citations; and for his true love and excitement for teaching and mentoring students.
Wake Forest University honors Stewart A. Carter, Ph.D., for his contributions across his 43 years as a member of the Department of Music and his dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a leader in the field of musicology and a specialist on early Western and Chinese instruments, teaching introductory and advanced courses in music history as well as the WFU Collegium and thereby inspiring several generations of musicians and scholars; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly as chair of the Department of Music and East Asian Languages and Cultures; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Leigh Ann Hallberg, M.F.A., for exemplifying the transformative power of dedicated teaching and artistic mentorship; for nurturing countless students throughout her distinguished career with unwavering care, technical guidance and profound artistic insight; for her life drawing classes, which became legendary for striking the perfect balance between challenge and support; for her efforts beyond formal instruction that led to the creation of an artistic community where students felt valued, supported and inspired; for her gift for teaching students not just to look but to truly see, which has influenced generations of artists and art lovers; and for building a legacy that continues to thrive through the creative accomplishments of those she mentored with extraordinary passion and dedication.
Wake Forest University honors Katy Harriger, Ph.D., for her impressive contributions across 39 years as a member of the Politics and International Affairs Department and as department chair and mentor to department colleagues; for extraordinary and wide-ranging service to the University that led to her receiving the Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award; for building and directing the Wake Washington program; for her commitment to and leadership of community and civil liberties organizations; for teaching, advising and inspiring generations of students, as recognized by the American Political Science Association bestowing on her its Distinguished Teaching Award; and for her nationally recognized scholarly contributions to American constitutionalism and deliberation, dialogue and democracy.
Wake Forest University honors Natalie A. W. Holzwarth, Ph.D., for 42 years of dedicated service to Wake Forest University as a member of the Department of Physics and as a model teacher-scholar; for teaching the most challenging Physics classes and spending countless hours working with individual students helping them solve equations and offering kind encouragement; for leading contributions to the field of computational modeling of materials, closely mentoring graduate students and encouraging them to always do careful research; and for being an unwavering advocate for Physics and forever dedicated to science.
Wake Forest University honors Linda S. Howe, Ph.D., for her contributions across her 32 years as a member of the Department of Romance Languages (later the Spanish Department) and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a specialist in Cuban poetry, short stories, theater and art, teaching advanced classes in her field and intermediate Spanish with creativity and passion and thereby inspiring several generations of Spanish students; for her dedicated service to the institution, particularly her founding and directorship of the Cuba Program; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to students and to Cuba exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Kathryn Levy for her contributions across her 37 years as a member of the Department of Music and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for her work as a renowned flautist who taught individual instruction in flute and coached chamber ensembles, thereby inspiring several generations of musicians and scholars; for her dedicated service to the institution, particularly organizing the annual Flute Fest and overseeing the Giles-Harris Competition; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Mary Beth Lock for her 16 years as a member of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library and her dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as an engaged and valuable campus partner who connected the library’s learning and research spaces with the needs of our students and faculty; for her work as a library faculty member who helped plan and launch the Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians and served as co-editor for the book, “The Entrepreneurial Librarian”; and for her research on inclusive hiring practices, which revolutionized the way the library conducts interviews and helped make ZSR a welcoming and inclusive library for both the campus community and library employees.
Wake Forest University honors Dan Locklair, D.M.A., for his contributions across 43 years as Composer-in-Residence and as a member of the Department of Music and for his dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for his work as a renowned composer who taught introductory courses in Western music and advanced courses in composition, music theory and sacred music, thereby inspiring several generations of musicians and scholars; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly the stewardship of its organs; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Pat C. Lord, Ph.D., for her contributions across her 25 years as a member of the Biology Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a versatile educator who taught advanced classes in many disciplines including virology and genetics as well as introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of scientists; for her dedicated service to the institution, particularly her mentorship as Pre-Health advisor; and for being a loyal colleague who exemplified the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors David Lubin, Ph.D., for serving over two decades with distinction as the Charlotte C. Weber Professor of Art at Wake Forest University; for his exceptional scholarship — including eight influential books and important exhibitions — which has earned him recognition as a leading voice in American art history, garnering numerous accolades; for his teaching excellence, which has inspired students, and his engaging public scholarship, which has made art history accessible beyond academia; and for using his intelligence, wit and commitment to close visual analysis to exemplify the teacher-scholar ideal, leaving an indelible mark on Wake Forest University and the field of American art.
Wake Forest University honors Barry Maine, Ph.D., for his contributions across his 44 years as a member of the English Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a scholar of early 20th-century American fiction and longtime director of the Interdisciplinary Honors Program, teaching popular and inspiring courses that won him the College’s two most prestigious teaching awards; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly as department chair, associate chair, and as Judicial Liason; and for his enduring devotion to pedagogy, mentorship and departmental leadership, which exemplifies the values at the heart of the teacher-scholar tradition.
Wake Forest University honors Gordon E. McCray, Ph.D., for 30 years of thoughtful, innovative, award-winning teaching to both undergraduate and graduate students; for 16 years as a senior leader in the School of Business, including serving as associate dean, senior associate dean, executive associate dean and vice dean of academic programs; for intellectual contributions in management information systems and pedagogy; for countless service commitments to Wake Forest University and the School of Business; for dedication and passion for the arts community both on and off campus; and ultimately for his unwavering dedication to his alma mater.
Wake Forest University honors Stan Meiburg, Ph.D., for his visionary leadership of the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, the graduate programs in Sustainability and his inspirational teaching as professor of the practice in Politics and International Affairs; for his thoughtful mentorship and teaching, which were marked by clarity, depth and care; for bringing national distinction to Wake Forest University through an exceptional career in public service at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and continued leadership in environmental policy at the state and national levels; and for his enduring contributions, which have given Wake Forest and the world a more sustainable, just and hopeful future.
Wake Forest University honors J. Robert Nations, D.Min., for his contributions across his 14 years as a member of the Department of Counseling and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as an ordained minister and licensed marriage and family therapist who explored the intersections of spirituality, religiosity and mental health, teaching advanced classes in his discipline and introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of undergraduate and graduate students; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly in his role as Online Program Director, a leadership role he assumed for six years; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching, leadership and service exemplifies Pro Humanitate.
Wake Forest University honors Alan Palmiter, J.D., for his contributions across his 38 years as a member of the Law School faculty and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a visionary scholar in the field of corporate law and an inspirational vanguard in the search for the sustainable corporation, teaching a wide range of courses with passion and heart, inspiring generations of law students; for expanding the global reach of the Law School and opening access to legal education; for being a kind, creative and collaborative colleague whose dedication to improving the world through his work exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors W. Jack Rejeski, Ph.D., for his contributions across his 47 years as a member of the Health and Exercise Science Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as a leader in the fields of health psychology, biostatistics and geriatrics, teaching advanced classes in health psychology, research design and applied statistics; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly for his research contributions and collaborations with the school of medicine; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Brett Rosenberg, Ph.D., for his outstanding contributions during nine years in the Graduate Program in Interpreting and Translation and the Spanish Department at Wake Forest University; for serving as the graduate program’s first hired instructor and helping to lay its foundation; for exemplifying the teacher-practitioner model through his professional experience and deep commitment to both graduate and undergraduate student learning; for consistently fostering a classroom environment of respect and support; for his generosity, flexibility and readiness to help in times of need, making him an invaluable colleague; and for his dedication to teaching and his lasting impact on our students, our programs and our community.
Wake Forest University honors Rebecca S. Thomas, Ph.D., for her exceptional contributions to the German and Russian Department and Wake Forest University; for serving as a leader in German Studies and fostering intellectual curiosity and cross-cultural understanding that leaves a lasting impact; for her exemplary teaching, from language courses to specialized seminars, that inspired critical thinking and a love for German culture; for her innovative pedagogy and impactful study abroad programs that enriched student lives; for her rigorous scholarship that advanced the field; and beyond academia, for her dedicated service, mentorship and warm, collegial spirit that embody the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Mary Wayne-Thomas, M.F.A., for serving as a designer, teacher and leader of the Department of Theatre and Dance with imagination, energy and tenacity; for her gorgeous productions of “Light Up The Sky,” “Macbeth,” “Hay Fever,” “King Lear,” “HMS Pinafore” and dozens more, which have delighted audiences for over four decades.; for her flexible and creative teaching, her generosity in every service assignment, her joy in collaborating with colleagues and mentoring students and her boundless passion for our department – all of which combined has made her a beloved member of our community; and for her bountiful talent and dedication, which will echo through our classrooms and theatres for years to come.
Wake Forest University honors Phoebe Zerwick for her contributions across her 15 years as a member of the Journalism Program and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for serving as Professor of the Practice who exceled as a leader in the field of investigative journalism and a distinguished author; for teaching innovative cross-disciplinary classes with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring new generations of student journalists; for her dedicated service to the institution, particularly in transforming journalism education through community involvement and visionary leadership as program director; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching, mentorship and public scholarship exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.
Wake Forest University honors Laurie Ann Demmer, M.D., FACMG, for 12 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics; for her contributions to all missions of academic medicine; for impacting students and residents as an educator; for offering expertise as a clinician; for her many contributions as a scholar; and for her outstanding leadership of the Genetics Division of the Charlotte Campus of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine from 2012.
Wake Forest University honors Cristin M. Ferguson, M.D., for 20 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation; for becoming our first female orthopaedic surgeon to achieve rank of professor; for serving as the Chief of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Section; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of sports medicine; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for her influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and long list of achievements.
Wake Forest University honors John H. Gilliam III, M.D., for 46 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of clinical gastroenterology and hepatology and innovative endoscopy; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as an innovative endoscopist who exhibited tireless effort and energy for the wellbeing of his patients and staff; for his long-lasting impact on the numerous fellows that he trained; and for his outstanding record of recognitions, awards and long list of achievements.
Wake Forest University honors Mary N. Hall, M.D., for 37 years of distinguished service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine; for her unwavering commitment to resident education as an exceptional clinician-educator and transformative educational leader; for her dedication to academic excellence through key leadership roles, including Clerkship Director, Residency Program Director, Department Chair, Designated Institutional Official, and Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer; for her national influence in academic medicine as President of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and Chair of the Council of Academic Family Medicine; for her tireless advocacy for family medicine and health professions education; and for her mentorship and steadfast support of women in leadership, inspiring countless peers and trainees across generations.
Wake Forest University honors Annette T. Hastie, Ph.D., for 21 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Immunologic Diseases; for her significant contributions to the research and education missions of the department and institution including her role as an international leader in airways biology; for impacting countless students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; and for her outstanding work ethic and dedication to science.
Wake Forest University honors Bruce A. Lessey, M.D., Ph.D., for six years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of reproductive health and infertility; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for his influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and long list of achievements.
Wake Forest University honors Douglas S. Lyles, Ph.D., who served in Wake Forest University School of Medicine as a faculty member for 46 years and as Chair of the Department of Biochemistry for 14 years; for leading multiple highly productive research programs on the biochemistry of virus assembly and mechanisms of suppression of host antiviral signaling; and for training numerous Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows.
Wake Forest University honors Mary F. Lyles, M.D., FACP, for 47 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine in the field of geriatrics; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering her clinical expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous publications and presentations; and, especially, for her influential example as an outstanding and compassionate clinician as evidenced by the annual award for outstanding geriatric medical care named in her honor.
Wake Forest University honors Gail S. Marion, PA-C, Ph.D., for 44 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of geriatrics impacting generations of patients and families; for her passion for improving physician-patient communication that lead to training for students and residents, impacting care for generations to come; for guiding successful research, resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for her influential leadership as evidenced by a noteworthy record of publications, recognitions, awards and a long list of achievements.
Wake Forest University honors Donald A. McClain, M.D., Ph.D., for 10 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Endocrinology; for his more than 40 years of service to academic medicine nationally; for his scientific leadership in the areas of translational science and diabetes; for his exceptional clinical acumen and devotion to our patients; for his significant contributions as a teacher and mentor and for shaping the careers of students, residents, fellows and junior faculty; for his contributions to professional organizations nationally and internationally; for the numerous national achievement awards he has received; and for his kindness towards his colleagues and patients.
Wake Forest University honors John D. McConnell, M.D., for 16 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Urology; for his contributions to all missions of academic medicine; for impacting students, residents and fellows as an educator; for offering expertise as a clinician; and for his influential leadership serving as CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health from 2008 to 2016.
Wake Forest University honors Susan A. Melin, M.D., for 24 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Hematology and Oncology; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of breast cancer; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as a successful clinical researcher, resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally and nationally; and for her influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and achievements.
Wake Forest University honors Carol Milligan, Ph.D., for 29 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, and Translational Neuroscience; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine; for leading a NIH-funded laboratory that investigates neurodegenerative processes in ALS focused on mechanisms of motoneuron survival and cell death; for her involvement in several studies to identify biomarkers of ALS; for being a mentor and inspiration to countless students and colleagues mentoring over 50, many in science/research leadership positions at the NIH, industry and nationally ranked universities; for serving as Co-Director of the Neuroscience Clinical Trials and Innovation Center (NCTIC), Neuroscience Graduate Program Director and as the PI of the Jointly Sponsored Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences T32; and for development of the combined PhD/MBA Program and the Health Disparities in Neuroscience Disorders MS Program.
Wake Forest University honors Mary Claire O’Brien, M.D., for 21 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Public Health Sciences; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care as a compassionate emergency physician; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator, academic leader and role model; for expertise as a successful public health researcher with numerous publications and media appearances locally, nationally and internationally; and for her influential leadership in emergency medicine, academic affairs and healthcare education with an outstanding record of awards, achievements and academic recognition.
Wake Forest University honors Stephen P. Peters, M.D., Ph.D., for 21 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Immunologic Diseases; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine including an international role as a leading asthma researcher; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; and for his influential leadership to develop the faculty practice during his role as Section Chief.
Wake Forest University honors David C. Pollock, M.D., for 9 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, served as Medical Director and Chief of Adult Reconstruction; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of orthopaedic surgery; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for his influential leadership as evidenced by his list of awards and achievements.
Wake Forest University honors Laura J. Veach, Ph.D., for 15 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of General Surgery; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care; for serving as a gifted educator, creating the Addiction Research and Clinical Health Masters of Science program and impacting generations of students; for offering her expertise as a successful researcher in the field of substance abuse and recovery resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for her influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and a long list of achievements.
Wake Forest University honors J. Koudy Williams, DVM, for 37 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding work at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine; for impacting generations of students and postdoctoral fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous publications; and for his instrumental leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of institutional service and grants.