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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

2022 Distinguished Graduate Award Winners

These 25 WGU alumni are examples of inspiration and dedication. Their work andvolunteer efforts go above and beyond, making a significant impact in their communities and career fields.

Congratulations, graduates. We are proud of you.

Read Their Stories

Welcome Night Owl alumni!
We’re glad you’re here!

We are proud to have you as a member of a 311,000 member Alumni Association! Once you graduate from WGU you automatically become a lifelong member of the Association at no cost. Your status as an Alumnus entitles you to participate is all Association programs, events, and activities.

Explore this site to discover all the ways you can continue your involvement and take advantage of the resources available to you as a WGU graduate.

COMING SOON - Ask A Grad!

Ask A Grad is a simple way for WGU students and alumni to engage with each other in a convenient, accessible way. Ask your own questions, answer others' questions, offer professional advice and exchange valuable wisdom and connections. This tool will be available for students and alumni at no charge, is easy to use and does not require an app, registration or log in. More information coming to your email soon!

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B4 Women in Tech

WGU strives to eliminate barriers that stand between you and a quality education–which is why we've teamed up with the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition to launchB4Women in Tech.

This program helps put an accredited and affordable IT degree within reach of Black, Latina, and Native American women wanting to build or grow tech-focused careers.

As a grad, you can network withand provide career guidance and professional support to a female student at WGU. In this volunteer role, you will serve as a bridge builder on the path to a fellow Night Owl's career success.

Learn more about B4 Women in Tech

Listen, Learn, and Stay Engaged

On the WGU Alumni Podcast, you’ll learn more about our alumni network, hear the amazing things are graduates are doing, and learn how you can make the most of your WGU alumni experience.

Find the WGU Alumni Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or see past episodes here.

Honorary Degree Recipients

Since 2002, we've honored over 20 individuals with honorary degrees. Honorees are selected based on their significant and impactful contributions to their respective industries, the field of education, or directly to WGU itself. Please join us in celebrating our latest honorary degree recipients and see a list of previous recipients.

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