Did you hear the news? Over the past year, Ask A Grad has helped facilitate nearly 2,000 questions and more than 3,000 responses. To every graduate who shared their experience, offered encouragement, and helped another student or graduate take the next step with confidence—we just want to say, thank you.

On May 16, we’ll celebrate over 800 graduates participating in the Spring Virtual Commencement. Virtual ceremonies give graduates the opportunity to take part in the celebration from wherever they are, surrounded by friends and family. Tune in through WGU’s YouTube channel.

The WGU Store has added new branded gear and apparel, and Owl’s Nest gives you even more ways to earn great swag. Through Owl’s Nest, you can connect with the WGU community, complete challenges, use Refer-a-Friend, and earn points to redeem toward WGU rewards.

Tune in to the latest episode with alumna Miesha Adams, who shares how one pivotal middle school experience helped spark a mission now changing lives across Atlanta and beyond. As the founder of Operation Level Up Leadership Youth Edition, Miesha is helping students in Title I schools build leadership skills, explore career paths, and see new possibilities for their futures.