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This student-led tradition brings the campus and Winston-Salem communities together every year.
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Oct 29
Hopkins Residence Hall stands as a symbol of courage, faith and progress.
Beth and Larry Hopkins opened doors for those who followed them. Their legacy continues to inspire.
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Oct 28
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Today, 黑料网 celebrated the renaming of South Residence Hall to Hopkins Residence Hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem.
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Oct 25
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250+
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11:1
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