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[ WGU Alumni Relations ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni.html?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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News and Highlights | September 2024
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Dear 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.
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[ WGU Ask A Grad ] [[https://vimeo.com/1004169579/d7799cd54b?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML&share=copy]]
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Ask A Grad is a simple and smart tool designed to help you pay it forward—or get the help you need! Complete a short form, and Ask A Grad will connect you with WGU alumni who can best offer advice or mentoring. We will be launching this tool in the coming weeks and can’t wait for WGU graduates to use it. Watch how it works.
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[ September Career Quest ] [[https://info.wgu.edu/rs/850-ZWR-066/images/Sept24CareerQuest.png?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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WGU Career and Professional Development is excited to announce the September Career Quest is in full swing. Take the opportunity to explore the organizations participating and preview the variety of career-focused sessions available.
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Join us for a series of virtual events, including workshops, webinars, employer information sessions, and networking opportunities. These sessions are open to both WGU students and alumni, offering valuable insights and connections to boost your career.
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Upcoming Alumni Events Near You:
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We hope you’ll be joining us! If an event doesn’t yet have a link, details will be available soon. Keep an eye on your email, this monthly newsletter, or check the Alumni Events page for the latest updates.
Have you moved or changed your information since you were a student? Make sure your alumni profile is up to date so you don't miss out on any exciting events and opportunities!
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[ Scott Pulsipher Speaking ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/newsroom/press-release/2024/08/after-record-outcomes-wgu-celebrate-100-commencement.html?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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An Extra Special WGU Commencement
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On August 17, we celebrated our fourth Commencement of 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2,000 graduates walked across the stage, but this particular commencement was special for more reasons than just one.
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We brought the celebration home to Salt Lake City to mark a momentous occasion—our 100th Commencement! President Scott Pulsipher shared why this milestone is so meaningful:
“As we celebrate our 100th commencement... I can’t help but think back to our founding governors and I’m certain they couldn’t have anticipated the incredible impact WGU would have in transforming so many lives.”
“This achievement is a testament to the vision they set in motion just 27 years ago and the hard work of our staff, faculty, and of course, our students. As we move forward, we will honor that legacy by continuing to activate talent and expand opportunity for America’s diversity of learners.”
Read more about this special commencement.
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[ WGU Graduates ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/newsroom/press-release/2024/08/changing-lives-scale-50000-degrees-record-wgu.html?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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Yes, you read that right—over 50,000 degrees were earned by students in the 2024 academic year, setting a new record for WGU! This achievement is a testament to our flexible and nonprofit online model that reaches students across the country.
Congratulations to all WGU graduates! Here's to the next milestone soon to come: awarding over 400,000 degrees.
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[ Healthcare Panel ] [[https://info.wgu.edu/rs/850-ZWR-066/images/HealthcarePanelFlyer2024.jpg?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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Curious about how to leverage your degree from the Leavitt School of Health? Join us for a special upcoming event where WGU alumni will share how they’ve successfully used their degrees to advance their careers.
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Gain valuable insights, tips, and advice from those who have navigated the healthcare field and learn how you can do the same! Learn more and register here through Handshake. We will see you on September 26!
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[ Linda Alvarado ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/about/story/equity/advance-equity.html?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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Advance Equity
Speaker Series
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Believe in Your Ability to Succeed
Thursday, September 26
11:00 a.m. (MT)
Join us for a conversation with Linda Alvarado, a community leader, education advocate, CEO of Alvarado Construction, and National Women’s Hall of Famer. When Linda was rejected for a landscape laborer position for being a woman, she began a lifelong quest to prove them wrong and find success in construction.
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Linda would go on to found and run Alvarado Construction, one of the United States' fastest-growing construction companies. In addition, she became both the first Hispanic and first woman to own a Major League Baseball team.
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[ WGU Graduates ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni.html?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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Degrees Awarded: 391,116
August Graduates: 4,708
Shout out to you!
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[ Alumni Podcast ] [[https://www.buzzsprout.com/1035694?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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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.
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[ Friends together ] [[https://www.linkedin.com/groups/51112/?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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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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[ Sage the Owl ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni/faqs.html?cid=eml-60hnj3&ch=ML]]
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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,
The Alumni Relations Team
Western Governors University
[email protected]
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