2024: Retirees

Wake Forest University honors George R. Aldhizer III, Ph.D., for over 22 years of teaching and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate Accounting students; for his important research contributions to the audit and forensic accounting literature and as an editorial board and ad hoc reviewer; for his countless presentations to the academy and the profession; for his service to the School of Business and the University as a member of multiple honor and ethics councils, curriculum committees, admissions committees and certification committees as well as a faculty advisor to numerous student clubs and case competition teams; and for his faith-driven compassion and service to the local community.

Wake Forest University honors David J. Anderson, Ph.D., for his contributions across 32 years as a member of the Biology Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for his leadership in the field of behavioral ecology; for teaching advanced classes in his discipline and introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of scientists; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly his unwavering support for the Biology Graduate Program; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.

Wake Forest University honors Sharon M. Andrews, M.F.A., for leading student and faculty artists to some of their very best work, directing exceptional productions of “The Grapes of Wrath,” “Moonchildren,” “Light Up The Sky,” “Clybourne Park,” “The Crucible,” “Six Degrees of Separation” and dozens more with compassion, imagination and clarity; for her kind and open style of teaching, her generosity in every service assignment, her joy in mentoring students, her imaginative interdisciplinary work and her easy-going personality, which have made her a beloved member of our community for 30 wonderful years; and for Sharon’s talent and dedication, which will echo through our classrooms and theatres for years to come.

Wake Forest University honors Terry D. Blumenthal, Ph.D., for his contributions across 37 years in the Psychology Department; for his role as a highly respected and inspirational teacher and mentor of graduate and undergraduate students; for his ability to teach students and colleagues alike through humor and storytelling; for his extensive and collaborative research using the startle reflex to illuminate psychological processes relevant to basic and applied issues; for his willingness to serve however needed within the department, the College and the field of physiological psychology; and for his dedication to and contagious love of Wake Forest and his embodiment of the teacher-scholar ideal.

Wake Forest University honors Derrick S. Boone Sr., Ph.D., for 28 years of rigorous, passionate, award-winning teaching to undergraduate and graduate students; for his caring commitment to individual wellbeing and for his mentorship through the PhD Project and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; for authoring impactful publications in marketing, quantitative method and health care outlets; for his leadership of the School of Business and the University as an associate dean, academic director and president of the faculty senate; for his service on countless committees, task forces and advisory boards and as a faculty advisor to numerous student groups; and for his service to his country, now a retired captain (O-6) in the United States Navy.

Wake Forest University honors James F. Curran, Ph.D., for his contributions across 35 years as a member of the Biology Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for his leadership in the field of molecular biology; for teaching advanced classes in his discipline and introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of scientists; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly his leadership as chair of the Biology Department; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.

Wake Forest University honors Dale Dagenbach, Ph.D., for his contributions across 34 years in the Psychology Department; for his attentive teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students; for his sustained scholarship using diverse methodology in the field of human cognition, addressing important questions of memory, attention and the neural bases of cognitive processes; for his calm and collegial demeanor, approachability and openness to ideas and dialogue as a leader; for the meaningful support and mentoring he consistently offered to colleagues; for his wide-ranging service to the department, the College and the field of cognitive psychology; and for being an example and inspiration as a teacher-scholar.

Wake Forest University honors Sandra Dickson, Ph.D., for her contributions across 15 years as a member of the Documentary Film Program and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for being a teacher, administrator and award-winning documentary filmmaker who inspired generations of filmmakers through her accomplishments in film, her program leadership and her exemplary teaching and mentorship; for her dedicated service to the institution particularly in the development of the Documentary Film Program; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and creative scholarship exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.

Wake Forest University honors Frederick H. de B. Harris, Ph.D., for 35 years of masterful, award-winning teaching to undergraduate and graduate students; for being an exceptional, recognized scholar and author of over 50 journal articles, many of which are Financial Times publications, as well as numerous ones in leading field journals and manuscripts, including most recently “Strategy Games: Caselettes and Commentaries in Applied Game Theory”; for his continuous service as an editor and referee; for being past holder of the John B. McKinnon Professorship; for serving as a visiting scholar and fellow in both national and international academic appointments; and for being an unwavering mentor and advisor to his past and present students and colleagues.

Wake Forest University honors Kenneth G. Hoglund, Ph.D., for his contributions over 34 years as a member of the Department for the Study of Religions and his dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for being an esteemed scholar in the field of Hebrew Bible; for teaching introductory and upper-level classes and for being committed to advancing the understanding of religion and the Bible; for working tirelessly for his students and colleagues, especially as an advisor, as graduate program director and on key University and department committees; and whose dedication exemplified the teacher-scholar ideal.

Wake Forest University honors Peter Kairoff, D.M.A., for his immense contributions over 36 years as a treasured member of the Music Department, where his devoted mentorship to his piano studio and masterful teaching of Introduction to Western Music inspired a love of classical music in generations of Wake Forest students; for his dedicated service as chair of the Music Department and his leadership as the director of Wake Forest’s famed Casa Artom in Venice for over 25 years; and for the supreme piano artistry he warmly shared with his colleagues, with audiences worldwide and in numerous renowned recordings.

Wake Forest University honors Anthony S. Parent Jr., Ph.D., for his contributions over 35 years as a member of the Department of History and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for being a leader in the field of African American history and an expert of colonial America, slave rebellions, and slavery and memory; for teaching advanced classes in his discipline and introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of historians; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly his role in shaping the Liberal Arts Studies and Lifelong Learning programs; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.

Wake Forest University honors Brantly Bright Shapiro for her generous contributions across 40 years in ballet and the Department of Theatre and Dance; for her inspiration and leadership as the artistic director of the Community Ballet program; for her role as a beloved teacher and mentor to our community and to dancers and countless undergraduate students; for her creative contributions in choreography and restaging of classical ballets and variations for the Wake Forest University Dance Company including “Sleeping Beauty,” “Giselle,” “Coppelia,” “Swan Lake” and many more; for her service to the department and the College, this citation is presented with love, admiration and gratitude.

Wake Forest University honors William K. Smith, Ph.D., for his contributions across 25 years as a member of the Biology Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for his leadership in the field of ecological physiology; for teaching advanced classes in his discipline and introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of scientists; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly his mentorship of graduate students; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching and research exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.

Wake Forest University honors Mark E. Welker, Ph.D., for his contributions across 37 years as a member of the Chemistry Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for his leadership in the field of organometallic chemistry and as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; for teaching advanced classes in his discipline and introductory courses with dedication and passion, thereby inspiring several generations of student researchers; for his dedicated service to the institution, particularly establishing the role of associate provost of research and serving as interim provost and departmental chair; and for being a loyal colleague whose dedication to teaching, research and mentorship exemplifies the teacher-scholar model.

Wake Forest University honors William B. Applegate, MD, MPH, MACP, for 24 years of service to the University as dean of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, president of Wake Forest Health Sciences and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine; for significant contributions to the fields of internal medicine, hypertension, and geriatric medicine and gerontology; for his service as president of both the American Geriatric Society and the American College of Physicians; for his exceptional dedication to patient care; for educating a generation of students, residents and fellows in compassionate health care; and for an outstanding record of academic publications and grants.

Wake Forest University honors Thomas A. Arcury, Ph.D., for 25 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine; for his significant contributions to academic medicine, including creating the Center for Worker Health; for generating new knowledge in the areas of workers’ health, chemical exposures affecting migrant farm workers, and home remedy use in rural communities; for creating educational materials that helped protect children of farm workers from pesticide exposure; for consulting with national and international organizations to advance workers’ health and safety; for mentoring young researchers and helping launch their research careers; and for his national and international reputation as a respected researcher.

Wake Forest University honors Donald W. Bowden, Ph.D., for 35 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Biochemistry; for his significant contributions to the missions of the University, including outstanding research and excellent teaching; and for his leadership and service to the institution as evidenced by mentoring many graduate students and several independent researchers.

Wake Forest University honors David F. Crudo, M.D., for 10 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, Section on Endocrinology; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of endocrinology and diabetes; for impacting students and residents as a gifted educator; and for leading his team of faculty and APPs as section head, even coming out of retirement for a year and a half to assist with clinical work when the team was understaffed.

Wake Forest University honors Carlos M. Ferrario, M.D., FAHA, FASH, FACC, for 32 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Surgery; for his significant contributions to the missions of the University, including outstanding research and excellent teaching; and for his leadership and service to the institution as evidenced by mentoring many graduate students and several independent researchers.

Wake Forest University honors Stuart S. Howards, M.D., FACS, for his distinguished contributions for over 50 years to all missions of academic medicine; for outstanding patient care and authoritative guidance in the field of male infertility; for his unwavering willingness to serve as a role model and mentor for students, residents and fellows throughout his career; for his expertise as an accomplished and gifted educator; for superb research resulting in innumerable publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; for extraordinary leadership as evidenced by an impeccable record of recognitions, awards and an extensive list of achievements; and with immense gratitude for his remarkable dedication and notable service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Urology.

Wake Forest University honors Frederic Kahl, M.D., FACC, FAHA, for 48 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Cardiovascular Medicine; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine including outstanding compassionate patient care as an interventional and noninvasive cardiologist; for his impact on generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for his expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous publications and presentations; and for his influential leadership, serving as the director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and longtime member of the Ethics and IRB Committees; and for being the epitome of a consummate academic cardiologist as evidenced by the positive impact he has made on numerous patients, trainees, colleagues and staff.

Wake Forest University honors Nancy M. P. King, J.D., for nearly two decades of service to the University and its School of Medicine, Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, and the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine; for her significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine, including outstanding service to the Center for Bioethics, Health and Society and the Bioethics Graduate Program at Wake Forest University; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator; for offering expertise as a productive researcher and as an international thought leader in bioethics, resulting in numerous publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for her influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, award and achievements.

Wake Forest University honors Mark Knudson, M.D., MSPH, for 36 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine; for leading the residency program with care and concern for every learner; for serving as associate dean for Student Services and mentoring students into young professionals; for serving as president of the faculty senate; for making the department a place for all to thrive and for patients to receive compassionate health care; and for offering his expertise as a consummate educator, researcher and clinician to all.

Wake Forest University honors Kenneth L. Koch, M.D., for 20 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology and Hepatology; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine including outstanding patient care in the field of neuromuscular gastroenterology; for being recognized as a preeminent scholar and clinician elucidating mechanisms for nausea; 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 Peter Lichstein, M.D., for 22 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on General Internal Medicine; for leadership as program director for the Internal Medicine Residency and vice chair for education for the Department of Medicine; for his commitment to advancing medical education and strategies for effective, empathic and meaningful communications in patient care; for excellence in clinical care; for leadership in the American College of Physicians as North Carolina chapter governor and as a national leader; and for a long list of achievements that celebrate his accomplishments throughout his career.

Wake Forest University honors Drew A. MacGregor, M.D., FCCP, for 33 years of service to the University and School of Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology, Section on Critical Care Medicine; for his leadership in directing a Critical Care Fellowship program and educating outstanding fellows; for serving as a mentor to all students, residents and fellows alike; for his excellent bedside teaching ability and excellent lectures for learners at all levels, from medical students to experienced physicians; for his contribution to clinical research in studying the sickest of patients; and for his compassion to critically ill patients and their families.

Wake Forest University honors Timothy Martin, M.D., for 33 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine as a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology with co-appointments in the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine including superb compassionate patient care in the fields of neuro-ophthalmology and complicated cataract surgery; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator and residency program director; for his academic achievements, including numerous publications as well as authorship of one of the definitive neuro-ophthalmology textbooks; and for his influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and long list of achievements.

Wake Forest University honors J. Wayne Meredith, M.D., FACS, MCCM, for 38 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine as a faculty member, including 25 years as the chair of the Department of Surgery; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine to include outstanding patient care in the field of trauma and general surgery; for impacting generations of students, residents, fellows and faculty members as a gifted educator and mentor; for offering expertise as a successful researcher, resulting in numerous landmark publications and presentations locally, nationally and internationally; and for his influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and a long list of prestigious achievements.

Wake Forest University honors John Moskop, Ph.D., for 14 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on General Internal Medicine; for his leadership as the Wallace and Mona Wu Chair in Biomedical Ethics and as the Medical Director for Biomedical Ethics; for his significant contributions to improving health care delivery through bioethics policy development and implementation; for his commitment to the education of medical students, residents and graduate students in the Bioethics Graduate Program; for his long list of achievements advancing bioethics through policy, education, mentorship, clinical care and dedicated leadership at the state and national levels.

Wake Forest University honors Sara Quandt, Ph.D., for 30 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Public Health Sciences Division; for her dedication to studying the health inequities and social justice challenges faced by rural and minority populations and playing a critical role in policy development at both the national and international level to reduce health disparities; for impacting generations of students, fellows and junior faculty as a gifted educator and mentor; 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 Derek Raghavan, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, FRACP, FASCO, FAAAS, in recognition of a 40-year career as a physician-scientist, teacher and administrator, culminating in his roles as chair and director of the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, founding president of Levine Cancer Institute, professor of medicine at Atrium Health and then professor of medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine; for making early contributions in developing paradigm-shifting trials in lung cancer and genitourinary oncology; for serving as a volunteer oncologist and mentor for fellows at the Charlotte VA Health Care Center; for successfully developing the first mobile CT scanning unit for early detection of lung cancer in underserved populations in the United States; and for his work with late Professor William Blackstock as a key leader in developing the integration model between Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center and Levine Cancer Institute.

Wake Forest University honors David C. Slawson, M.D., for over 35 years of service in academic medicine, including seven with Atrium Health in the Department of Family and Community Medicine; for his significant contributions to all missions of academic medicine including outstanding patient care in the specialty of family medicine; for impacting generations of students, residents and fellows as a gifted educator through his teaching of critical thinking and evidence-informed decision-making; for offering expertise as a successful scholar, resulting in numerous publications, presentations and health care system consultations locally, nationally and internationally; and for his influential leadership as evidenced by an outstanding record of recognitions, awards and a long list of achievements, most notably, being one of the first clinicians in the world to advocate for the use of hand-held computer-based information systems at the bedside and in outpatient settings.

Wake Forest University honors Ramon Velez, M.D., for 33 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, Section on General Internal Medicine; for significant contributions in leadership to advance all missions of academic medicine, including his commitment to improving quality and access to ambulatory care for under-resourced communities; for his exceptional talent as a clinician, researcher and educator; for impacting generations of patients as an astute clinician and generations of students, residents and faculty as a gifted educator and mentor; and for a long list of achievements and awards that celebrate his accomplishments throughout his career.

Wake Forest University honors Lawrence X. Webb, M.D., for over 40 years of service to the University and its School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; for his contributions of more than $2 million in extramural grants, eight patents and pivotal research in multicenter studies, which changed the way we manage patients with severely injured extremities; for his focus on the education of faculty, fellows, residents, nurses, students and patients throughout his career; and for his contributions to academics in the operating room and in the research lab, his legacy of clinical care, research, education, and mentorship of multiple generations of surgeons is truly exceptional.

Wake Forest University honors Deborah M. Whelan, M.D., for 30 years of outstanding service to the University and School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Section on General Anesthesia; for her clinical excellence and being asked to care for the families of other health care providers; for being a “doctor’s doctor”; for her unique ability to teach clinical care to students and residents during all hours of the day or night in the operating room; for her international recognition of the “Whelan/Calicott” position during anesthesia, as few faculty of this institution have had a syndrome or clinical procedure named for them; and for her passion for providing exemplary clinical care to patients on numerous international mission trips.