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Alumni Newsletter | April 2024

Happy Spring, Night Owl!

Welcome to the latest edition of the WGU alumni newsletter!

Here, you will explore exciting stories, awesome alumni perks, 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!

Degrees Awarded: 366,828

March Graduates: 5,114
Shout out to you!

Alumni Events Near You

Get ready to connect and engage with fellow Night Owls at upcoming alumni events! Be on the lookout for invitation emails that will detail all the events happening around the country. We hope to see you there, ready to make memories and build lasting connections!

May 16 – San Antonio, Texas
Networking for Success

May 16 – Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Alumni Meet-Up

May 17 – Boise, Idaho
Basecamp Axe & Pong

May 29 – Virtual
Leavitt School of Health Central Region Alumni Chapter Meeting

June 5 – Virtual
School of Education Central Region Alumni Chapter Meeting

June 11 – Columbus, Ohio
A Night to Network

June 19 – El Paso, TX
Networking for Success

June 19th – Denver, Colorado
Tom’s Watch Bar and Rockies vs. Dodgers Baseball

June 29 – Austin, TX
WGU Alumni Riverboat Cruise

Join April's Career Quest

We're thrilled to announce the return of our quarterly Career Quest event! This immersive career intensive is tailor-made to empower our alumni on their professional paths.

Take a moment to explore the organizations participating and preview the exciting sessions scheduled for April.

Where Are My Transcripts?

Looking for your transcripts but can't seem to locate them? Head over to WGU's Official Transcript Request page. Here, you'll find comprehensive information on how to place your order, track fulfillment status, and more. And while you're at it, don't forget to explore the alumni FAQs page for answers to all your most common questions.

WGU Offers More Education Options

Did you know that WGU now provides single courses and certificates? In addition to our new degree programs, we're expanding our range of learning opportunities. These options are perfect for individuals looking to begin with a single college course or for those who aren't seeking a full degree.

Know someone considering earning college credit before fully committing to a program? Explore our single courses. Interested in a certificate? WGU has recently added to the list of options, including a Supply Chain Certificate and a Back End Web Development Certificate.

April 18 Is Giving Day

In 2023, we celebrated as over 80 students, supported by scholarships funded through your generous donations, completed their degrees and achieved their dreams. Together, we made a significant impact!

Every gift, regardless of size, contributes to our mission and aids students in need. Your donation will directly support essential scholarship programs.

Join us April 18 for WGU Giving Day. Click here to donate or learn more.

Advance Equity
Speaker Series

Future of Work: Strategies for Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

Thursday, April 25
11:00 a.m. (MT)

In today’s workplace, there are four generations: Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Join us for a conversation with WGU’s multigenerational workforce about generational diversity.

Our panelists will share their generational experiences, perspectives about workplace dynamics, and strategies for working with a multigenerational workforce. Register Here.

Facts about You—
Our WGU Graduates

At WGU, success is more than a statistic; it's our mission in action. Despite traditional metrics not fully capturing our diverse student body's achievements, our impact is undeniable.

With 87% of graduates employed in their degree field and a 99% employer satisfaction rate, WGU alumni are thriving professionally. Moreover, our high graduate satisfaction and low loan default rates underscore the value of a WGU education. Learn more about it and see the incredible numbers here.

Thank you for being an awesome part of the WGU family!

WGU Alumni Podcast

Join our engaging host, Jeff Burton, as he highlights the incredible work that our alumni are doing in their local communities and the impact it is having.

Review the latest episodes.

Stay Involved

Can't get enough of Night Owl Community?

Join the WGU Alumni LinkedIn group, and don't forget to check out what's happening in the Owl's Nest.

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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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