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Alumni Newsletter | September 2023

Happy September, 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!

Always Growing!

WGU Alumni: 339,248

August Graduates: 4,996
Shout out to you!

You're Invited to Join
the Owl's Nest

The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has arrived—spread your wings and join us in the Owl's Nest!

We are absolutely thrilled to invite you into the Owl's Nest, an exclusive platform thoughtfully designed for our incredible WGU students and alumni. The Owl’s Nest is your go-to space to connect, collaborate, and engage with fellow Night Owls throughout the educational journey, from first class to graduation. It's the perfect place to stay involved and network within the Night Owl community.

But that's not all! Your active participation within the Owl's Nest will earn you points that can be redeemed for exclusive WGU swag and other exciting rewards. It's our way of saying 'thank you' for your dedication and commitment.

The Owl's Nest is a new, one-of-a-kind platform for WGU, and we're committed to keeping it vibrant and up to date with fresh content and activities. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you in the Owl's Nest. It's going to be a hoot!

Join the Owl's Nest

2023 Distinguished Graduate Awards

Meet the 15 WGU alumni who were named part of the 2023 Distinguished Graduates. Through hard work and volunteer efforts, they go above and beyond, making significant contributions to their communities and career fields.

We are now accepting 2024 nominations. Do you know someone who deserves to be part of the 2024 Distinguished Graduates?

Resource Highlight

Have you checked out all that the Career and Professional Development department has to offer?

Need advice and seeking career coaching? Schedule some time with a professional career advisor. Applying for a new job? The CPD has several resources to help you make sure your résumé is in tip-top shape. Explore these, and much more, here.

Advance Equity Speaker Series

A Conversation with Dolores Huerta–Community Organizer and Social Justice Leader

Thursday, September 28, 2023
11:00 a.m. (MST)

Join us for a conversation with Dolores Huerta, who is a celebrated Latina labor leader, activist, and community organizer. She has fought for civil rights and social justice for over 50 years. Dolores played a major role in the American civil rights movement. She cofounded the United Farm Workers (UFW) with Cesar Chavez, advocating for farm workers in this country.

Dolores continues working to develop community leaders to advocate for the working poor, immigrants, women, and youth through her work with the Dolores Huerta Foundation.

Dolores is a two-time U.S. Presidential Award Recipient, receiving the Medal of Freedom Award from President Obama in 2012 and the Eleanor D. Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Clinton in 1998. She is the first Latina inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Register Here.

Fun Fact about WGU

Did you know that it all started in 1997 when 19 U.S. governors gathered together to answer the question, "How can we ensure more of our residents have greater access to a college education that fits their schedule?"

That meeting of the Western Governors' Association marked the beginnings of a new national university dedicated to supporting working adults who dream of becoming college graduates.

Read more about WGU's story here.

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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
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