UNC professor, Winter Commencement speaker Daniel Wallace walks his own path

Posted Dec 11, 2022
Drawing on his self-described stubborn march toward writing success, Daniel Wallace hopes to inspire graduates at Winter Commencement to find their path toward a meaningful life. Wallace is known for his novels, including “Big Fish,” which was adapted as a movie and Broadway musical. He is also an essayist, llustrator, and UNC Professor of English. (UNC.edu)

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