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[ WGU Alumni Relations ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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News and Highlights | October 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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New Alumni Resources and
Ways to Communicate:
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[ WGU Connect ] [[https://wguconnect.wgu.edu/hub/wgu-connect/groups/alumni/about?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Night Owls, WGU Connect is now live, and it’s designed just for you. With two new communities, Alumni and Career, this new platform will empower both students and alumni to collaborate, share insights, and expand their professional networks—all within the supportive WGU community.
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What can you expect:
Alumni: Share your experiences, mentor future leaders, and access career-boosting opportunities.
Students: Connect with alumni, peers, and employers to accelerate your journey from classroom to career success.
Whether you're looking to offer advice or seek guidance, WGU Connect is where paths intersect, and futures are built. Join us as we explore and grow together!
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[ WGU Ask A Grad ] [[https://askagrad.wgu.edu?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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We’re excited to announce that the Ask A Grad platform is officially live! Whether you’re looking for advice or are ready to pay it forward, Ask A Grad is the perfect tool to connect with fellow WGU alumni.
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Complete a short form, and we’ll match you with graduates who can provide guidance, answer questions, or offer mentoring.
Ready to get involved? Start asking or answering questions today and be part of our supportive Night Owl community!
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[ WGU Ask A Grad ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni/alumni-support/resources/recognition-program.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Announcing 2024 Distinguished Graduates
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We have the privilege of honoring 14 exceptional individuals this year who have made significant contributions to their communities and workplaces. Read more about these graduates and their inspiring stories.
Do you have a compelling story of triumph, community impact, or professional success? We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Graduate Awards.
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Submit 2025 Nomination
Submit 2025 Nomination [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni/alumni-support/resources/recognition-program.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Upcoming Alumni Events Near You:
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November 7–Oklahoma City, OK
WGU Alumni Mix and Mingle
November 8–Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Night Owl Night Out
November 13–Youngstown, OH
Alumni Owl's Night Out
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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/alumni/commencement/upcoming-commencements/fort-worth.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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For those looking ahead to 2025, stay tuned—an announcement for next year’s commencement locations will be coming soon. We can’t wait to continue celebrating the success of our Night Owl family!
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[ Cybersecurity Panel ] [[https://info.wgu.edu/rs/850-ZWR-066/images/202410CyberPanel.png?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML&version=0]]
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Cyber Week: Cybersecurity Alumni Panel
Join us for an exciting Cybersecurity Panel featuring WGU alumni on October 23, 2024. Learn firsthand from professionals in the field as they share their experiences, industry insights, and career advancement tips. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and gather valuable advice to accelerate your career!
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[ Nichol Bradford ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/about/story/equity/advance-equity.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Advance Equity
Speaker Series
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Visioning the AI-Empowered Future of Work
Thursday, October 24
11:00 a.m. (MT)
Join us for an enlightening session with Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s Executive in Residence for Human and AI Enablement. Nichol will share her insights on the future of work, focusing on how responsible AI implementation can empower human talent and potential to build better workplaces and fuel an enlightened society.
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We will also explore how to mitigate risks like bias and pilot AI ethically, ensuring that workforce experiments with generative AI systems enhance skills, capacities, and well-being, resulting in solutions that benefit lives more broadly.
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[ Ghosts Studying ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Happy October,
Spooky Night Owls!
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Many of us at WGU embrace the Halloween season with serious enthusiasm. We hope you're enjoying the crisp air, colorful leaves, and all the suspense this time of year brings.
Wishing you a month filled with fun, festivities, a touch of mystery, and maybe a little extra candy!
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[ WGU Graduates ] [[https://www.wgu.edu/alumni.html?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Degrees Awarded: 397,642
September Grads: 5,147
Shout out to you!
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[ Alumni Podcast ] [[https://www.buzzsprout.com/1035694?cid=eml-kd46xf&ch=ML]]
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Curious about making a career pivot? Hear from Dr. Brady McNulty on the WGU Alumni Podcast as he shares his journey from pharmacy to cybersecurity. In this episode, Brady explains how his passion for hacking culture, his Navy experience, and the support from his wife helped him take the leap during the pandemic. His story reminds us that it's never too late to pursue your dreams and reinvent yourself.
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[ Friends together ] [[https://www.linkedin.com/groups/51112/?cid=eml-kd46xf&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-kd46xf&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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