Wake Forest University builds novel, robust alumni and student app on AWS

This article discusses how Wake Forest University built a novel and robust alumni and student app called WakeNetwork using AWS services. The app aims to foster connections and engagement within the entire Wake Forest community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and donors.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Key features of WakeNetwork, such as user directory search, scholarship information, donation payment, and direct student-donor communication
• Integration of WakeNetwork with critical systems like Blackbaud CRM and the university's identity authentication solution
• Architecture and AWS services used, including AWS Amplify, Amazon Cognito, Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, Amazon CloudSearch, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Secrets Manager, Amazon SES, Amazon SNS, and AWS SAM
• How WakeNetwork facilitates community engagement and ensures data accuracy through user interactions and CRM integration
• The positive impact of WakeNetwork in strengthening connections between students, alumni, and the university