Making a difference, together.
Make a difference, together. Alumni and friends can strengthen Wake Forest Physics by contributing in ways that match your interests and availability—sharing your career path with students, serving as a mentor, or supporting departmental priorities through philanthropic giving. Your involvement helps expand student opportunities, enhance research and learning experiences, and sustain a connected community across generations.
Alumni Initiatives:
- Give a career talk
- Be a mentor
- Donate to the department
Interested? Contact Professor Martin Guthold at gutholdm@wfu.edu.

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Alumni News
2024 Alumni Newsletter
- 2024 Homecoming Event
We hope you can join us for the Physics demo show on Saturday, Sept. 14. - What’s new in the Physics Department
Recent changes in the department. - 2024 Awards Received by Faculty, Staff, and Students
Learn about the awards received by faculty and students in 2023 – 2024. - 2024 Faculty Updates
Read about our faculty in their own words. - 2024 Alumni Updates
We have updates from alumni written in their own words!
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Alumni Spotlight – Jill Bjerke
In the following interview with Professor Paul Anderson, Jill shares the story of her career path…