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A photo of Wake Forest Business students assembling beds for the "A Bed and a Book" non-profit

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Business Students, the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character, staff and Community Partners Joined in the Name of Servant Leadership

Students from Douglas Johnson’s Calloway Leadership Experience courses, the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character, business school staff and partners from Allegacy Federal Union teamed up with local non-profit, A Bed and a Book, to assemble bed kits for children in need.

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Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character Scholars Moderate Face to Face Conversation with Lt. Gen. McMaster

Two AFCLC scholars facilitated a discussion with Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor and best selling author.

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Foundations of Leadership Students Apply Lessons Learned to Unique Midterm Exam

More than sixty students in the AFCLC Foundation of Leadership course participated in a unique learning experience as part of their midterm exam, with lessons centered around character, competitive spirit, positive attitudes, commitment and selflessness.

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Winner of 2026 AFCLC Excellence in Leadership Alumni Award Announced

Amy Reynolds received the AFCLC Excellence in Leadership Alumni Award, recognizing her demonstration of exceptional leadership within their organizations and communities.

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Wake Forest Business students participating in the AFCLC Scholars program make their final presentation

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School of Business Honors Graduate Leadership Scholars and Their Local Impact

The AFCLC celebrated the school’s second leadership scholars program cohort, recognizing six graduate students for their completion of the academic year-long program and were given the opportunity to present their leadership project.

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Other AFCLC News

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ACLC Scholars Reflect on a Semester of Leadership Development

01-12-2026

As the fall semester concluded, six Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Scholars gathered to reflect on a semester of intensive development. Since September, the cohort has engaged in a team-building kickoff at Graylyn Conference Center, self-character assessments, enrichment sessions, and consistent one-on-one coaching.

The post ACLC Scholars Reflect on a Semester of Leadership Development appeared first on Welcome to The Firepit.

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Dave Clawson Appointed as ACLC Executive Affiliate

06-11-2025

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dave Clawson as an Executive Affiliate with the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character at the Wake Forest School of Business.

A legend in Wake Forest Athletics, Dave served as Head Coach of WFU Football for 11 transformative years. He oversaw the most successful stretch in Wake Forest football history, leading the Deacons to seven consecutive bowl appearances, an Atlantic Division title in 2021, and the program’s first-ever…

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A 14-Year Tradition: ACLC Sends Student Ambassadors to Prestigious Service Academy Conferences

03-27-2026

For the 14th year, the ACLC sponsored five undergraduate students to attend leadership conferences held at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy. Serving as ambassadors for Wake Forest University, the students were selected for the ACLC Service Academy Leadership Program by their professors and are known to have passion for leadership and to possess strong values.

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