The Queen City bleeds old gold and black
You will find Demon Deacon alumni present and accounted for in just about every corner of Charlotte. Through community service, affinity groups, athletic events and a vast professional network, our graduates and their families are deeply engaged within the Charlotte community.
1 of every 10
One of every 10 living degreed alumni resides in the Charlotte Metro area.
20,717
Charlotte is home to more Wake Forest alumni, students, parents and friends than anywhere in the world outside of Winston-Salem.
5,389
Charlotte is home to more Wake Forest young alumni (graduating in or after 2000) than any other area in the world.
Wake Forest has been a defining element of our family’s identity for generations. Beyond an outstanding education, the values and spirit of Wake Forest have inspired us to honor Pro Humanitate in our own unique ways, and we are proud to see that same inspiration within the extended Demon Deacon community of Charlotte.
Leslie (’91) & Phillips (’93) Bragg (P ’24)
Wake Forest in Charlotte News
A Wake Forest legacy, rooted in Charlotte
“We are fortunate to live in a great and growing city with strong leaders that have vision and purpose,” John Bragg said. “Charlotte has been a great place for us to live and grow our company. We look forward to seeing what the partnership with Wake Forest and The Pearl will mean for Charlotte and our larger community.”
Find your connection
WAKECharlotte is a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents and friends in the area. We plan a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages to participate in social, athletic, networking, and service opportunities. We hope you will join us at our next event. Go Deacs!
