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Alumni Newsletter | July 2023
 
 
 
 
 
Happy July, Night Owl,

Welcome to the latest edition of the WGU alumni newsletter!

Here, you will explore exciting stories, awesome resources, and the latest news from our Night Owl community!

If you have questions or need to contact us, please click here for resources. Now, let's dive in!
 
 
 
 
 
WGU Graduates
Always Growing!
 
WGU Alumni: 330,587

June Graduates: 5,658
Shout out to you!
 
 
 
 
Happy Independence Day!
 
 
 
Sage Owl and American Flag
We hope you had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!

Here at WGU, we believe in the inherent worth of every individual and each person’s right to access an affordable education to help them achieve their American dream. For over 25 years, we are proud to be serving students across the nation!
 
 
We also want to honor the sacrifice and dedication it takes to serve our country. We strive to create educational opportunities available to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

WGU has not only received the Military Friendly School designation for its 12th year but we are also ranked the #1 online school by Military Friendly for 2022–2023.

If you have friends or family in the service who are looking to earn their degree, refer them to WGU.
 
 
 
Seattle, WA
Commencement Weekend in Seattle
This month we get to celebrate the new graduates walking in Seattle, and so far, it's shaping up to be a big event!

Review upcoming WGU commencements here.
 
 
 
Pluralsight Logo
Resource Highlight
Pluralsight is a technology skills platform that includes expert-authored online courses on software dev, IT ops, data science, and more.

To access Pluralsight, use the link found on the learning resources page.
 
 
 
Woman and Daughter
WGU and Latinos In Action Partnership
WGU and Latinos In Action (LIA) have partnered to increase access to affordable, competency-based, online educational opportunities for Latino youth and their families across the country. Read more about LIA and the partnership here.
 
 
 
Group of Colleagues
Advance Equity Speaker Series
What is DE&I? What is the current state of DE&I within the landscape of higher education?

 Thursday, July 27, 2023
11:00 a.m. (MST)
 
 
Join us for a conversation with three professionals who will share their insights about DE&I, clarify misconceptions, talk about the implications of unaddressed inequities, and discuss opportunities to continue the conversation. Register Here.
 
 
 
WGU Tank Top
Can Someone Turn Down the Heat?
Speaking of July, it's officially summer, and wow is it hot out there!

Be sure to visit the WGU store and find something to help keep you cool this summer.

Store proceeds help fund scholarships for fellow Night Owls!
 
 
 
 
Tips and Help

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Commencement: [email protected]
Enrollment: [email protected]
Records: [email protected]
Transcripts: [email protected]

Or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
 
 
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We hope you enjoyed this latest edition of the alumni newsletter. We look forward to communicating with you in the next one!


Sincerely,

Alumni Relations
Western Governors University
[email protected]
 
 
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