Angelou Residence Hall
Maya Angelou Residence Hall opened in 2016 and completes the South Forest neighborhood of first-year residence halls. The hall was named for poet, author, professor and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. Dr. Angelou taught poetry and literature to generations of Wake Forest students as the Reynolds Professor of American Studies from 1982 until her death in 2014. She described herself as a “teacher who writes,” but the impact of her legacy of courage, honesty and strength reaches well beyond the classroom. The pen and bird on the building crest signify the uplifting power of Dr. Angelou’s words in works like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Still I Rise.” Learn more about the hall here.
Famous Alumni: Their stories are still being written. Perhaps by you.
FACULTY FELLOWS
Kevin Frazier
Senior Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance
In addition to Theatre courses, Kevin (he/him) teaches a First-Year Seminar on graphic novels and diverse representation. His loves include Optimus Prime, Magic the Gathering, live storytelling, and Elden Ring; his frustrated cries playing that game can be heard across campus!
T. H. M. Gellar-Goad
Associate Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor, Department of Classics
T.H.M. (he/him) writes about Roman poetry, especially the funny — and troubling — stuff. He’s an avid hiker and boardgamer who also occasionally writes music and shoots (bows and guns).
Todd McFall
Associate Faculty Fellow
Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Economics
Teaching classes on price theory, economics in sports, and behavioral economics, Todd’s (he/him) research interests are risk sharing between ownership and players in sports leagues and competitors’ risk strategies. He has a wonderful wife and two young children, so home is a busy place. He worships Neil Young but never wants to meet him. He desperately wants to play golf in Ireland.
Whitney Simpson
Associate Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor of the Practice, School of Business
When Whitney (she/her) isn’t teaching income tax to accounting students, she’s an active reader and golfer. She also loves to cook; the pandemic helped her hone baking skills. Keep your eyes out for visits from her daughter and her mini Goldendoodle!