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We All Have A Story
Every student at WGU has a unique story—a story that led them to WGU with the goal of changing their life by earning a degree. Stories have the power to inspire, uplift, and motivate when you’re ready to make a change in your own life. If you’re not sure a degree will make a difference or need a little encouragement before you embark on a life-changing journey towards a degree, you’re in the right place. Check out these success stories from WGU grads.
WGU Grad Lands Dream Job at Nintendo
“I am applying almost everything I learned in my MBA to what I’m doing in my day-to-day at Nintendo."
Read Jonathan's Story
Colleagues Convince Fellow Teacher to Go to WGU
From Dropout to Dream Job with WGU
Alumni Highlights
2023 Distinguished Graduates
These 25 WGU alumni are examples of inspiration and dedication. Their work and volunteer efforts go above and beyond, making a significant impact in their communities and career fields.
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The 2023 Sage Coach: Our Grads are Going Places
WGU is celebrating graduates across the country!
Read More
Inspiring Student Stories
New York Teacher Changing Young Lives with WGU Teaching Degree
Get to know Bency Pierre, a WGU grad changing lives as a teacher.
Read More
WGU Grad Uses Degree to Better Her Community
Meet Qu’Teaus, a resilient mother of three using her WGU degree to change lives.
Read More
White House Cybersecurity Lead Shares Career Journey
Learn how federal cybersecurity professional and USMC veteran Nick Andersen advanced his career to the White House.
Read More
Teacher Heroes–Award Winning Educators Change Lives
WGU shines a spotlight on four award-winning teachers who’ve stepped up during the pandemic.
Read More
Nurse Heroes–Health Professionals Change Lives
Celebrate nurse heroes by honoring four WGU graduates making a difference in their communities.
Read More
Military Spouse Earns Two Degrees Amid Busy Life
See how a military member and his wife were able to change their lives with a degree from WGU.
Read More
Earning His Wings and a Bachelor's Degree to Boot
Learn how WGU gave Cesar Zayas the wings to get promoted in the Air Force.
Read More
From the Trauma of War to the Triumph of a College Degree
Army veteran and business grad shares how WGU helped him rise above his disability and earn his degree.
Read More
No Obstacles: How a New Mom and Military Spouse Earned Her Degree
Learn tips from an Air Force military spouse on how to earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree online.
Read More
WGU Grad Creates Innovative Classroom Spaces
Discover how one WGU grad is using her degree to create innovative classroom spaces where every child can thrive.
Read More
Utah Royals Goalkeeper Pursues Love of Learning
WGU helps the goalkeeper for the Utah Royals earn her MBA while traveling and playing professional soccer.
Read More
From Autism Diagnosis to Special Education Teacher
See how one WGU grad was able to take her autism diagnosis and turn it into a future in special education.
Read More
From Foster Care to College Grad: Woman Beats Odds
See how one WGU grad was able to overcome monumental challenges to earn a degree and change her future.
Read More
Colleagues Convince Fellow Teacher to Go to WGU
See how one WGU grad was inspired to start her educational journey by fellow teachers on a leadership team.
Read More
WGU Grad Aims to Leave Her Mark on Healthcare
See how one WGU grad overcame obstacles to earn her degree and find her passion.
Read More
WGU Grad Lands Dream Job at Nintendo
See how one WGU grad landed his dream job at Nintendo after earning his WGU degree.
Read More
From Failure to Chief Banking Officer with WGU
Discover how Josh Pape was able to go from college failure to chief banking officer with the help of WGU.
Read More
Mayor and Three-Time WGU Grad Embodies Grit
Discover how this WGU grad went above and beyond to change her life and earn her degrees.
Read More
WGU Nursing Grads on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Discover how two WGU nursing grads are doing in the face of COVID-19.
Read More
WGU Grads Helping With Human Trafficking Prevention
Discover how two WGU grads are using their skills to help fight human trafficking in their communities.
Read More
Four Family Members, Seven Degrees, One University
Discover how WGU can change not only the life of an individual, but of an entire family.
Read More
Cybersecurity Pro Paves Way for Future Women Tech Leaders
Kara earned a degree in cybersecurity and now uses her two master's degrees interchangeably with her work.
Read More
'The Voice' Finalist Says Degree led to Top 5 Album
Read Angie's own story of rising to stardom from overcoming loss, taking chances, and making her dreams come true.
Read More
True Stories from Women in IT
Here's a look at two women who have forged a path in the IT industry–and made their mark along the way.
Read More
Grad's Past Propelled Him to a Health Career
See how Solomon Torrescano was able to overcome his past, and get the degree he needed to help others in the future.
Read More
WGU Grad Helps Small-Town Hospital Avoid Closure
Discover how Sarah Aronack was able to take her degree from WGU and help her small-town hospital avoid closure.
Read More
How One Man Uses Flip Flops to Change the World
Matt Griffin uses conscious capitalism to make the world a better place, one pair of shoes at a time.
Read More
Ohioan Overcomes Foster Care Odds to Get MBA
Jeremy refused to let any social stigmas determine his future and he used his challenges to drive him forward.
Read More
Fusing Dance and Education to Reach Underserved Kids
"Someone did it for me. So I really wanted to be the person to do it for someone else. That's everything for me."
Read More
How One Nurse Built a Global Nursing Career
From emergency nurse to running his own multi-million dollar company, this is Jeff Solheim's story.
Read More
The No. 1 Lesson from a Woman Who Became a CEO at 20
The #1 thing she needed to be a good leader was the respect of her employees. Here's how she earned it.
Read More
From Military to Everyday Hero: Man Dedicates Life to Service
Everyday hero Nathan Siebach earned his master's degree in a unique environment–online and mostly while deployed.
Read More
The Lesson That Took This Man to the NCAA and Beyond
Chris Woods shares a few words his father taught that have helped shape his life, both academically and athletically.
Read More
Why Saving One Man's Life Changed this Nurse's Career
She'd been a nurse for a long time, but this experience changed everything.
Read More
How an MBA Led this Exec to his Dream Job at MGM
Find out why a successful ad executive decided to pursue an MBA mid-career.
Read More
WGU Grad, NASCAR Rookie of the Year: Molly Helmuth
Female race car drivers have to work harder to stay out front. Let Molly's story inspire you.
Read More
SPED Teacher's Disability Bonds Her to Students
A special education teacher suddenly found herself needing help for her own disability.
Read More
Rashaan Green: From Dropout to Dream Job
Discover how Rashaan Green overcame being a high school dropout to getting two WUG degrees.
Read More
From Competitive Runner to Running a Department
Connie Washington has always relied on her competitive mindset to defy expectations and achieve success.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Testimonials from WGU Students and Alumni
Apply to WGU Today
We All Have A Story
Every student at WGU has a unique story—a story that led them to WGU with the goal of changing their life by earning a degree. Stories have the power to inspire, uplift, and motivate when you’re ready to make a change in your own life. If you’re not sure a degree will make a difference or need a little encouragement before you embark on a life-changing journey towards a degree, you’re in the right place. Check out these success stories from WGU grads.
WGU Grad Lands Dream Job at Nintendo
“I am applying almost everything I learned in my MBA to what I’m doing in my day-to-day at Nintendo."
Read Jonathan's Story
Colleagues Convince Fellow Teacher to Go to WGU
From Dropout to Dream Job with WGU
Alumni Highlights
2023 Distinguished Graduates
These 25 WGU alumni are examples of inspiration and dedication. Their work and volunteer efforts go above and beyond, making a significant impact in their communities and career fields.
Read More
The 2023 Sage Coach: Our Grads are Going Places
WGU is celebrating graduates across the country!
Read More
Inspiring Student Stories
New York Teacher Changing Young Lives with WGU Teaching Degree
Get to know Bency Pierre, a WGU grad changing lives as a teacher.
Read More
WGU Grad Uses Degree to Better Her Community
Meet Qu’Teaus, a resilient mother of three using her WGU degree to change lives.
Read More
White House Cybersecurity Lead Shares Career Journey
Learn how federal cybersecurity professional and USMC veteran Nick Andersen advanced his career to the White House.
Read More
Teacher Heroes–Award Winning Educators Change Lives
WGU shines a spotlight on four award-winning teachers who’ve stepped up during the pandemic.
Read More
Nurse Heroes–Health Professionals Change Lives
Celebrate nurse heroes by honoring four WGU graduates making a difference in their communities.
Read More
Military Spouse Earns Two Degrees Amid Busy Life
See how a military member and his wife were able to change their lives with a degree from WGU.
Read More
Earning His Wings and a Bachelor's Degree to Boot
Learn how WGU gave Cesar Zayas the wings to get promoted in the Air Force.
Read More
From the Trauma of War to the Triumph of a College Degree
Army veteran and business grad shares how WGU helped him rise above his disability and earn his degree.
Read More
No Obstacles: How a New Mom and Military Spouse Earned Her Degree
Learn tips from an Air Force military spouse on how to earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree online.
Read More
WGU Grad Creates Innovative Classroom Spaces
Discover how one WGU grad is using her degree to create innovative classroom spaces where every child can thrive.
Read More
Utah Royals Goalkeeper Pursues Love of Learning
WGU helps the goalkeeper for the Utah Royals earn her MBA while traveling and playing professional soccer.
Read More
From Autism Diagnosis to Special Education Teacher
See how one WGU grad was able to take her autism diagnosis and turn it into a future in special education.
Read More
From Foster Care to College Grad: Woman Beats Odds
See how one WGU grad was able to overcome monumental challenges to earn a degree and change her future.
Read More
Colleagues Convince Fellow Teacher to Go to WGU
See how one WGU grad was inspired to start her educational journey by fellow teachers on a leadership team.
Read More
WGU Grad Aims to Leave Her Mark on Healthcare
See how one WGU grad overcame obstacles to earn her degree and find her passion.
Read More
WGU Grad Lands Dream Job at Nintendo
See how one WGU grad landed his dream job at Nintendo after earning his WGU degree.
Read More
From Failure to Chief Banking Officer with WGU
Discover how Josh Pape was able to go from college failure to chief banking officer with the help of WGU.
Read More
Mayor and Three-Time WGU Grad Embodies Grit
Discover how this WGU grad went above and beyond to change her life and earn her degrees.
Read More
WGU Nursing Grads on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Discover how two WGU nursing grads are doing in the face of COVID-19.
Read More
WGU Grads Helping With Human Trafficking Prevention
Discover how two WGU grads are using their skills to help fight human trafficking in their communities.
Read More
Four Family Members, Seven Degrees, One University
Discover how WGU can change not only the life of an individual, but of an entire family.
Read More
Cybersecurity Pro Paves Way for Future Women Tech Leaders
Kara earned a degree in cybersecurity and now uses her two master's degrees interchangeably with her work.
Read More
'The Voice' Finalist Says Degree led to Top 5 Album
Read Angie's own story of rising to stardom from overcoming loss, taking chances, and making her dreams come true.
Read More
True Stories from Women in IT
Here's a look at two women who have forged a path in the IT industry–and made their mark along the way.
Read More
Grad's Past Propelled Him to a Health Career
See how Solomon Torrescano was able to overcome his past, and get the degree he needed to help others in the future.
Read More
WGU Grad Helps Small-Town Hospital Avoid Closure
Discover how Sarah Aronack was able to take her degree from WGU and help her small-town hospital avoid closure.
Read More
How One Man Uses Flip Flops to Change the World
Matt Griffin uses conscious capitalism to make the world a better place, one pair of shoes at a time.
Read More
Ohioan Overcomes Foster Care Odds to Get MBA
Jeremy refused to let any social stigmas determine his future and he used his challenges to drive him forward.
Read More
Fusing Dance and Education to Reach Underserved Kids
"Someone did it for me. So I really wanted to be the person to do it for someone else. That's everything for me."
Read More
How One Nurse Built a Global Nursing Career
From emergency nurse to running his own multi-million dollar company, this is Jeff Solheim's story.
Read More
The No. 1 Lesson from a Woman Who Became a CEO at 20
The #1 thing she needed to be a good leader was the respect of her employees. Here's how she earned it.
Read More
From Military to Everyday Hero: Man Dedicates Life to Service
Everyday hero Nathan Siebach earned his master's degree in a unique environment–online and mostly while deployed.
Read More
The Lesson That Took This Man to the NCAA and Beyond
Chris Woods shares a few words his father taught that have helped shape his life, both academically and athletically.
Read More
Why Saving One Man's Life Changed this Nurse's Career
She'd been a nurse for a long time, but this experience changed everything.
Read More
How an MBA Led this Exec to his Dream Job at MGM
Find out why a successful ad executive decided to pursue an MBA mid-career.
Read More
WGU Grad, NASCAR Rookie of the Year: Molly Helmuth
Female race car drivers have to work harder to stay out front. Let Molly's story inspire you.
Read More
SPED Teacher's Disability Bonds Her to Students
A special education teacher suddenly found herself needing help for her own disability.
Read More
Rashaan Green: From Dropout to Dream Job
Discover how Rashaan Green overcame being a high school dropout to getting two WUG degrees.
Read More
From Competitive Runner to Running a Department
Connie Washington has always relied on her competitive mindset to defy expectations and achieve success.
Read More
The University
About Us
Accessibility
Accreditation
Newsroom
Careers
WGU Store
For Students
Student Portal
Admissions
Catalog
Title IX
Alumni Services
Achievement Wallet
Most Visited Links
Business Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
Student Experience
Online Degrees
Scholarships
Support
Military
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Faculty
Testimonials
Student Communities
Privacy Policy
|
Cookie Policy
|
Contact Us
|
Sitemap
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