최고 WGU 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Making a difference and standing firm: Distinguished Graduate and IT Leader Linzie Starr III's Journey 50:36

9h ago50:36

50:36

What if you could redefine success on your terms, no matter where you start from? Join us on the latest episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast as Linzie Starr III, an IT professional and recent WGU distinguished graduate honoree, who climbed the ranks without formal education, shares his inspiring journey and professional advice. From an accidental fora…

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From Military Service to Community Leadership: Distinguished Graduate Roxanne Thalman's journey 34:44

12d ago34:44

34:44

What does it mean to truly embrace the mantra "Never Too Late"? Hear the inspiring journey of Roxanne Thalman, a change maker, US Air Force veteran, former elected official, and proud WGU alumna. A standout WGU distinguished graduate, Roxanne leads in the workforce as well as within the community, where she's the director and long time volunteer of…

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Empowerment Through Experience: WGU Distinguished Graduate Adriana Richard’s Path to Advocacy 24:03

17d ago24:03

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What happens when a determined educator channels her passion into transformative advocacy? Meet Adriana Richard, a distinguished graduate from WGU, who has turned her life experiences into a force for change. On this episode of the WGU Alumni podcast, we explore Adriana's journey from shifting to an online education during the pandemic to founding …

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From Educator to Ed Tech Entrepreneur: WGU Distinguished Graduate Jessica Shelley’s Journey 23:06

1M ago23:06

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Jessica Shelley, a soon to be four-time WGU graduate, rejoins the WGU Alumni Podcast following the recognition of being named a 2024 WGU Distinguished Graduate. The CEO and co-founder of Dailies, shares her journey as a passionate educator to a thriving entrepreneur. Her story is proof that it's never too late to chase your dreams. We explore the m…

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From Pharmacist to Cybersecurity Leader: Distinguished Graduate Dr. Brady McNulty's WGU journey 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

Imagine facing immense pressure in your job during a global pandemic and deciding it's time to make a bold career change. That's exactly what Dr. Brady McNulty did, transitioning from pharmacy to cybersecurity. In this episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast, we explore Brady's inspiring story of resilience and reinvention. Hear how his interest in hacki…

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Introducing new season "It's Never Too Late" 1:02

2M ago1:02

1:02

On this new season of the WGU Alumni Podcast, we’re sharing the inspiring stories of our distinguished graduates who went back to school to pursue a degree and better their lives. Over the next few months, you’ll hear graduates who took control of their future and decided it’s “never too late”. We’re so excited for you to meet them. We have stories…

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How education and inclusivity champion empowers others (Cole Frandsen-Smith) 28:22

4M ago28:22

28:22

On this episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast, learn how Cole Frandsen-Smith, a 2023 WGU graduate in Human Resource Management, has become a strong champion for education, inclusivity, and the power of community. Also, learn how Cole's life, and that of his family's, has been enriched by the example of his mother and how her referring Cole to WGU has h…

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Empowering Healthcare Leader and Trailblazing Nurse at Cedars-Sinai (Ebony Gray) 26:00

6M ago26:00

26:00

Meet Ebony Gray, a WGU graduate and former president of WGU's Student Nurses Association, share her experiences. From her 13-year tenure at Cedars-Sinai to her leadership roles, Ebony's journey exemplifies the tenacity required to succeed in the dynamic field of healthcare. Takeaways: How Ebony navigated the challenges of nursing with determination…

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, Teacher, Mother, and 4x WGU Graduate (Jessica Shelley) 26:39

6M ago26:39

26:39

Meet Jessica Shelley, a WGU alumna who's revolutionizing education and entrepreneurship while balancing family life with five children and supporting her husband's academic journey at WGU. Explore her journey from elementary teacher to Forbes' 30 under 30 powerhouse and discover her groundbreaking educational platform, Dailies, disrupting pre-K thr…

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Male postpartum nurse, half marathon enthusiast, and WGU graduate shares his zeal for life 29:59

6M ago29:59

29:59

Nontraditional graduate, Washington Native Eric Miller, joins the alumni podcast to share his motivation on his WGU journey, his passion for nursing, and his interesting hobbies such as cross-stitching and running half marathons, more than 100 to date.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Reflections on Season 2: The Evolving Workforce and Future of Higher Education 41:20

7M ago41:20

41:20

Welcome to the final episode of Season 2. Join our Sage Advice hosts, Chris Bonnell and Emma Salomon, for this series’ wrap-up episode. Join Chris and Emma as they revisit some of their favorite moments, such as: - Teaching students market-ready skills - Preparing the next generation of cyber security experts - Combatting the teacher shortage and t…

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How to Navigate Your Professional Career with Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, Authors of MicroSkills 39:19

8M ago39:19

39:19

Welcome to this episode of Sage Advice. Host Chris Bonnell is joined by Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, the authors of the new book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact. Join them as they: - Discuss the concept of microskills - Delve into the importance of mentorship and support - Explore the importance of taking initiative Dr. Adaira Land…

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Propelling Students to Achieve in the Workforce with Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL 40:57

8M ago40:57

40:57

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL and strategic advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education. Join them as they: - Discuss Dr. Lisa Herring’s journey from administrator to president of PROPEL - Discuss the importance of preparing students for the workforce - Speak on the challenges of…

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The Future of Workforce Development: Navigating Skills-Centric Learning with Sarah DeMark 39:45

8M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Sarah DeMark, Vice Provost of Workforce Intelligence and Credential Integrity at Western Governors University (WGU). Join them as they: - Discuss Sarah’s transition from traditional education to skills-centric learning - Delve into skills-based education, stackable credentials, and mee…

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The Future of Learning Through Disruptive Innovation with Michael Horn 32:37

9M ago32:37

32:37

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Michael Horn, co-founder of Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. Join them as they: - Discuss how Yale and Harvard Business School led Michael to the Clayton Christensen Institute - Dive into what disruptive innovation means in education and how it’s already happeni…

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Future-Proofing Careers: Adopting a Skills-Based Approach to Higher Education with Kacey Thorne 38:45

9M ago38:45

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In this episode of Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Kacey Thorne, Senior Director of Skills Architecture at Western Governors University. Join them as they: - Highlight the importance of skills in a rapidly changing job market - Explore aligning educational models with workforce demands and how WGU is leading the way in skills-based hir…

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Newest alumni team member walks the talk after graduating with two WGU degrees 33:52

9M ago33:52

33:52

Recent WGU graduate and current member of the alumni team, Ginny Ersery, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on her recent commencement experience in Chicago, and how things are going in her new role.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Bowling Hall of Fame Inductee talks "rolling turkeys" after WGU degree 32:55

9M ago32:55

32:55

Recent WGU Graduate, bowling coach, and two-time bowling hall-of-fame inductee Ronald Simms Jr. joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his WGU journey, his experience speaking at WGU's commencement last spring, and how his bowling team challenged him to go back to college thirty years after he quit the first time.…

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Revolutionizing Business Education: A Conversation with WGU’s Mitsu Frazier 28:58

9M ago28:58

28:58

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Mitsu Frazier, Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Business at Western Governors University. Join them as they: - Delve into the evolution of business education - Discuss WGU’s approach to competency-based education for evolving business needs - Shine a light on t…

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Safeguarding the Digital Frontier with Paul Bingham 34:01

10M ago34:01

34:01

In this episode of WGU Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Paul Bingham, Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Information Technology at Western Governors University (WGU). Join them as they: - Discuss Paul's journey from FBI agent to educator - Delve into the importance of upskilling amidst rapidly evolving threats - …

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Revolutionizing Higher Education through Competency-Based Learning with Stacey Ludwig Johnson 49:04

10M ago49:04

49:04

In this episode of WGU Sage Advice, host Chris is joined by Stacey Ludwig Johnson, Senior Vice President of Western Governors University (WGU) and the Executive Dean of the School of Education. Join them as they: - Discuss the future of competency-based learning - Elaborate on WGU's impactful one-by-one approach to learning - Talk about the reason …

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Catching the Alumni Vision with WGU Leadership 45:29

10M ago45:29

45:29

As we kick off the new year, listen to the latest episode to hear WGU Senior Vice President of Regional Operations, Gene Hayes, and Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Development, Robert Sullivan, share their insights into exciting alumni opportunities in 2024 and beyond.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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How WGU is Changing the Face of Nursing Education with Kim Kelly-Cortez 41:26

10M ago41:26

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In the first episode of Season 2 of WGU Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Kim Kelly-Cortez, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Western Governors University (WGU) and the Vice President of Nursing for the Leavitt School of Health, to discuss the future of nursing education and the innovative approaches bein…

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Welcome to WGU Sage Advice with Chris Bonnell 1:35

10M ago1:35

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Higher education is at a crossroads, with traditional models being challenged and reimagined every day. At Western Governors University, we're not just participating in this transformation; we're leading it. Welcome to Sage Advice. We bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and educators from WGU to discuss our unique approach to learning tha…

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WGA and WGU with Jim Ogsbury 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

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In this episode of the Sage Advice podcast, host Chris Bonnell interviews Jim Ogsbury, former Executive Director of the Western Governors Association (WGA). They discuss the powerful bipartisan collaboration between the WGA and Western Governors University (WGU), and their shared mission to impact the Western states and beyond. WGA, a non-partisan …

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The Power of Partnerships with David Quam 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

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Our guest today, David Quam, has had a fascinating career. From his high-paced start as a young employee working on the Contract with America in the mid-1990s to founding his firm, 56 Capitals, two and a half decades later, there has been no shortage of excitement, long hours, and hard-won negotiations. In our conversation with David, we discuss hi…

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Michael Grote 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

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Mike Grote is a political consultant and WGU’s voice in the great state of Missouri. He has played a pivotal role in helping the university to make high-quality, low-cost online education available to Missourians. Tune in to hear his story of working closely with legislators to empower students’ journeys, with a vision to see an impact for generati…

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The Importance of Telling Our Story with Allen Clarkson 30:23

1+ y ago30:23

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In this episode of the Sage Advice podcast, host Chris Bonnell speaks with Allen Clarkson, Government Relations Manager at Western Governors University (WGU), discussing the incredible growth and evolution of the university over the years. Clarkson, who joined WGU as a contracted employee in 2005, shares his journey from grading papers for the IT c…

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Competency Based Education with Lucas Kavlie 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

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Episode 02: Show Notes. Achieving a baccalaureate degree in a single year sounds impossible, but what if accreditation was based on competency instead of credit hours? Today, we are discussing competency-based education with the Vice President of Western Governors University, Lucas Kavlie. Tune in to hear the story of Lucas’s background with accred…

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WGU by the Numbers with Kurt Gunnell 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

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Show Notes. Today Kurt Gunnell joins us to share a little of his world and unpack his role as the Director of Institutional Research at WGU. As someone so focused on the important data of the university, he has amazing insight and ideas around how the data can be leveraged to best serve the students and staff, and we get a real inside look at some …

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Investing in Students, Investing in States with Bob Collins 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Episode 03: Show Notes. There are multiple avenues that students can pursue when it comes to acquiring financial aid. But many aren’t aware that your resultant debt can vary substantially based on a few key choices, and can be greatly minimized through good advice and a personalized financial plan. Today on the show we welcome Bob Collins, WGU’s Vi…

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Serial Entrepreneur and WGU MBA Grad Corey Alexander 30:36

2y ago30:36

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Serial entrepreneur, WGU MBA graduate, and Nashville resident Corey Alexander joins the alumni podcast to share how he manages to run six different business while balancing family and other commitments in the community. A former cornerback with the University of Tennessee and a member of the U.S. Army National Guard, Alexander earned his degree fro…

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Episode 51_WGU's Alumni Events Specialist Michael Daniel 14:35

2y ago14:35

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We are talking alumni events with Michael Daniel from WGU's alumni team. Next up is WGU alumni's annual virtual 5K, the Night Owl Trot. Michael highlights the 5K and the Alumni Celebration, and recaps the Kindness Quest. Visit www.wgu.edu/events for all of the upcoming exciting alumni events.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 50_WGU VP Paul Bingham and two-time WGU IT grad Chris Abbey talk new Cyber Security Web Series 21:30

2+ y ago21:30

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WGU College of IT Vice President Paul Bingham and two-time WGU IT graduate Chris Abbey join the alumni podcast to highlight the new Cyber Security Web Series on LinkedIn. Learn about the series, why it's important, and watch the first episode entitled "Risky Business" with Paul and Chris. You can watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwqI…

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Small Business Owner leverages capstone project to take ice cream business to the top 36:04

2+ y ago36:04

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WGU Graduate and small business owner Nathan Todd joins the alumni podcast to share how his business capstone at WGU led him to purchase a local Iowa ice cream business and who he's successfully expanded into three locations.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 48_WGU IT Graduate and Author Bill Burns 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

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Two-time WGU graduate and recently published author Bill Burns joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a Senior Principal DevOps Engineer at a Fortune 50 company as well as his latest project: publishing his first book.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 47_ Professional Soccer Player beats the competition with WGU's model 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

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Professional Soccer star and WGU Graduate Samantha Johnson joins the alumni podcast to share her experience earning her degree while competing in the National Women's Soccer League and also how she's using her degree in education to impact kids, making them better and more resilient.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 46_WGU's Senior Vice President of Regional Operations Gene Hayes 29:20

2+ y ago29:20

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Gene Hayes joins the alumni podcast to share WGU’s focus on increasing access and outcomes in higher education. Gene joined WGU in 2020 as Senior Vice President of Regional Operations and is committed to advancing WGU’s mission. In addition to talking about the success of WGU graduates, we talk inspiration, music, and we have a lot of fun with Gene…

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CEO of Professional Sports support network talks success after WGU journey 21:44

2+ y ago21:44

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WGU grad Amanda Banks is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports To Suits, LLC. She is also the host of the weekly live show "Sports To Suits", an enterprise sales leader, strategic partnerships creator, and joy enthusiast. She joins the alumni podcast to discuss her WGU journey and life as a successful entrepreneur. The episode also features a special gu…

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Episode 44_WGU Business Alum Devi Pariya 25:32

2+ y ago25:32

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Raised in Nepal, WGU student Devi Pariyar is fueled with the desire to give back and help the next generation. She’s seen firsthand the importance of compassion, good leadership, and the power education has on changing lives. On this episode she shares her WGU journey and her plans to return to Nepal with her husband to open a school that will help…

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Episode 43_ IT Grad Chad Welch and WGU Texas Chancellor Linda Battles 31:27

3y ago31:27

31:27

WGU Texas was created 10 years ago as a partnership between the state of Texas and WGU to expand access to more Texans. On this episode of the podcast, we visit with WGU's Regional Vice President and WGU Texas Chancellor Linda Battles about the growth in Texas as well as hear from IT grad and Texas resident Chad Welch.…

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Episode 42_Diversity and inclusion advocate Carmen Kingston 33:36

3y ago33:36

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Diversity and inclusion advocate Carmen Kingston, a leader from Sam’s Club and Walmart, Inc., spoke at WGU’s summer commencement and now joins the alumni podcast to share her impressions at commencement and how she continues to be inspired by life-long learners and achievers, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented populations.…

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Episode 41_WGU - Veteran Friendly and Military Focused 20:58

3y ago20:58

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As WGU honors our veterans in the month of November, we are featuring some of the key figures at WGU who are moving the university from military friendly to military focused. Dave Ammons and Casey Byington from WGU's Veteran's Employee Resource Group (VERGE) join to share how this group helps employees who in turn helps military students and alumni…

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Episode 40_Microsoft leader and WGU grad Andre Alfred 29:18

3y ago29:18

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A committed lifelong learner, Andre Alfred has leveraged educational opportunities to become a recognized leader in cybersecurity. Andre has held numerous leadership positions at some of the world’s most recognized organizations, including Oracle and Microsoft, and today runs cybersecurity governance of the cloud and AI division at Microsoft. He's …

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Episode 39_Colorado's 5,280th Graduate Mark Dimalanta 38:44

3y ago38:44

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Two-time WGU business graduate Mark Dimalanta earned his first master's degree from WGU while stationed on a U.S. Air Base in South Korea and his second after relocating to Denver, Colorado. A huge advocate for WGU, Mark, who was the 5,280th graduate in the Mile High State, was recently promoted to Information System Security Manager for a Fortune …

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Episode 38_Award Winning IT professional and WGU Grad Anthony Utt 21:34

3y ago21:34

21:34

College of IT graduate and award-winning professional Anthony Utt, from Mount Airy, North Carolina, joins the alumni podcast to talk about his passion for software development, his work as an engineering lead at GR0, and his reaction to receiving the 2021 Tech Innovator Award.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 37_WGU Grad and HR Professional Claire Gravenhorst 28:51

3y ago28:51

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Two-time WGU graduate Claire Gravenhorst from North Carolina joins the alumni podcast to talk about the lessons she's learned from her professional mentor and how her two business degrees have helped her thrive in the HR space while also keeping her creative dreams alive.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 36_WGU Teachers College Grad Marah Jordan 20:19

3y ago20:19

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WGU graduate Marah Jordan joins the alumni podcast to share her excitement for entering her classroom as a first year teacher. She shares her journey as a community college transfer students and why she's re-enrolled at WGU in pursuit of her master's degree in English Language Learning.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 35_Special Guest Jen Hatmaker 27:20

3y ago27:20

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New York Times bestselling author, blogger, and TV host Jen Hatmaker recently spoke at WGU’s spring commencement and now joins the alumni podcast to recount her experience at commencement, sharing how she continues to be inspired by life-long learners and achievers.저자 WGU Alumni Relations

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Episode 34_ Celebrating WGU Indiana's 11th anniversary and two-time WGU grad Valerie Wesley 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

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Celebrating the incredible growth of WGU Indiana over the past 11 years, the alumni podcast speaks with Regional Vice President and WGU Indiana Chancellor Alison Bell and two-time WGU grad Valerie Wesley to hear how WGU is impacting the state's workforce as well as the incredible successes of Wesley and her team even and especially during the pande…

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