Huffman Residence Hall
Huffman Residence Hall, an original Reynolda Campus structure built in 1955 and renovated most recently in 2017, is named for Frank O. Huffman, a 1901 Wake Forest College graduate from Morganton, North Carolina, whose friends and family honored his memory with philanthropy that made the facility possible.
The leaves on the crest are inspired by the former corporate logo of Drexel Furniture Company, the family business that Huffman served as president. Drexel ran three major plants and spawned several additional brands during its century-long operation. Huffman died in 1935 at the age of 53. As the College was preparing to move from Wake Forest to Winston-Salem, the family organized efforts to make a gift in his memory.
Famous quasi alumni: Television news crews from all major networks descended upon the parking lot behind Huffman on Sept. 25, 1988, when Vice President George H.W. Bush debated Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis in Wait Chapel.
FACULTY FELLOWS
Rebecca (she/her) is Public Services Archivist in Special Collections & Archives in the library. She knows a lot about the history of Wake Forest University! Rebecca’s hobbies include running, drinking iced coffee, and driving her children around town to a variety of parks and activities.
A computational biophysicist, Fred (he/him) grew up in many different places as an Army brat. He enjoys playing trivia games — though he is not the go-to guy for pop culture or sports. He also enjoys the world and wordle-variants craze. At home, he enjoys cooking and experimenting in the kitchen.
Melissa Jenkins is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, but she has called Winston-Salem home for twenty years and counting. Her house is brightened by her spouse, who she met in “the Pit” (Reynolda Dining Hall) 26 years ago, her daughters, ages 13 and 8, and a rotating array of foster animals. She looks forward to meeting you!