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Law Professors Christine Coughlin and Kate Mewhinney will lead the next alumni Lifelong Learning program on Feb. 28. They will discuss the importance of planning ahead for successful aging.

In the midst of the current economic slowdown, “have universities prepared graduates for the soul-searching that follows failure?” No, writes President Nathan O. Hatch. But “the good news is that students, like those at Wake Forest, … want to connect to something larger. They want to do good, and do well, as they lead an examined and purposeful life.”

Senior Marcus Tracy has received the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy, the top individual honor in college soccer. Senior teammate Sam Cronin, who earlier won the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, was also a finalist.

After sitting at BB&T Field for three days, Bob Yakos (PA ’98) won the “Last Fan Sitting” contest Thursday morning and the grand prize of season football tickets for the next 15 years.

The Rev. Ryan Eller (Div. ‘07) is working with churches, non-profit organizations and neighborhood groups to bring about social changes in Winston-Salem in his new role as the lead organizer for CHANGE.

Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine and a national leader in regenerative medicine, will deliver the keynote address at a symposium at the School of Law next month examining the ethical and legal issues of regenerative medicine.

Two professors at the Babcock Graduate School of Management are questioning the methodology and conclusions promoted by Jim Collins in his best-selling book, "From Good to Great."

During winter break, Window on Wake Forest looks back at some of the top stories for 2008.