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Tech is everywhere, and communities rely on it personally and professionally. That's why we created to Tech Is Everywhere Scholarship for individuals looking to start or grow their careers in IT. Apply today to get started in one of our online degree programs. #choosetech #techiseverywhere #scholarship https://bit.ly/34UPUMy

Trailblazing Black CIO Inspires Other Women in Tech

As the first Black woman to work in IT for Shelby County in Tennessee, Sandra Perry has blazed a trail for other women to follow. Today, with over 20 years of experience in information technology, her leadership allows her to create pathways of opportunity for women of color and women period. #womenshistorymonth #whm #womenintech

Trailblazing Black CIO Inspires Other Women in Tech As we celebrate Women’s History Month, meet Sandra Perry, a WGU graduate who is blazing the trail for women in tech.

Choose Tech Event Week

The Open House of WGU's Choose Tech Event starts tonight at 5 pm CT! Learn about WGU and the IT programs we offer. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to attend degree-specific information sessions hosted by faculty and get answers to any questions you may have.

There's still time to register at https://www.wgu.edu/lp/webinar/choose-tech.html.

Learn more about the Tech is Everywhere Scholarship at https://www.wgu.edu/financial-aid-tuition/scholarships/general/tech-everywhere.html.

Choose Tech Event Week I.T. professionals are needed now more than ever because Tech is Everywhere! Learn more about our $2,500 Tech is Everywhere Scholarship by attending webinars during our inaugural Choose Tech Event week.

This one's for the girls! 🎶 With a graduate population made up of almost 70% female graduates, we love seeing you celebrate your accomplishments and we're grateful to be a part of your journey. ✨

Divya, BA Elementary Education and Aleksha, BS Business Administration
Rais, MBA
Brittany, BS Business- Healthcare Management
Samantha, MA Elementary Education
Jessica, BA Special Education & Elementary Education
Ekolle, BSN and Tomilayo, BSN
Chelsea, MED Learning & Technology
Kimberly, MS Curriculum & Instruction

#wgugrad #womenshistorymonth #whm

Deysharee Lopez Found Her Passion in Education

In 2015, Deysharee Lopez put her goals of earning a degree on pause until she could gain clarity on a career path. When Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Deysharee and her husband moved to the United States mainland, where she found the flexible degree program and support to earn a B.A. in Elementary Education from WGU Texas. #womenshistorymonth #whm #studentsuccess

Deysharee Lopez Found Her Passion in Education In 2015, Deysharee Lopez put her goals of earning a degree on pause until she could gain clarity on a career path.

Choose Tech Event Week

We hope you'll join us for WGU's Tech is Everywhere Week starting on March 27! Watch IT professionals, including WGU alumni, host the following webinars:
March 27–WGU IT Open House
March 29–Women in Tech
March 31–Navigating Your Future in Tech

Register today at https://www.wgu.edu/lp/webinar/choose-tech.html.

Learn more about the Tech is Everywhere Scholarship at https://www.wgu.edu/financial-aid-tuition/scholarships/general/tech-everywhere.html.

Choose Tech Event Week I.T. professionals are needed now more than ever because Tech is Everywhere! Learn more about our $2,500 Tech is Everywhere Scholarship by attending webinars during our inaugural Choose Tech Event week.

With many experiencing extensive damage or still accessing due to the tornadoes, students are encouraged to contact their Program Mentors or [email protected], 877.435.7948, opt. 4 if they have been impacted. Please notify about power or wifi outages, device replacement or financial support, field experiences such as clinical or on-site placement, term support, and more relief assistance to the severe weather.

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Our thoughts are with everyone in the path of the storm. If necessary, seek shelter and stay safe. For support, please contact your Program Mentor or [email protected], 877.435.7948, opt. 4. We care for your safety and well-being.

Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life

Finding time to do what you want to do can seem impossible. But what if it was less than half an hour a day? Here’s how to microdose your me-time.

Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life Finding time to do what you want to do can seem impossible. But what if it was less than half an hour a day? Here’s how to microdose your ‘me time’

This morning, WGU Texas Chancellor and Regional Vice President for the South Region Linda Battles presented the panel More Than A Woman: Intersectionality Within Identity on the Texas Diversity Council's Central Texas Women in Leadership Symposium. Battles discussed how women face intersectionality in the workplace, the notion that people have more than one identity, and how those identities are inherently combined. #WomenRise #Paragon2022

Women’s History Month: Achieving Goals Through Reflection and Determination

Now the first person in her family to graduate with a master’s degree, Amy spent years encouraging others to pursue higher education before deciding it was time to take the plunge. Here, she reflects on her roots and the obstacles she overcame to reach her goals. #womenshistorymonth #whm #studentsuccess

Women’s History Month: Achieving Goals Through Reflection and Determination Amy Armstrong is the first person in her family to graduate with a master’s degree. She spent years encouraging others to pursue higher education before deciding it was time to take the plunge for herself and her family.

The Texas Diversity Council's Central Texas Women in Leadership Symposium kicks off in two days, on 3/17! There's still time to register to hear a variety of panels about leadership, professional development, and career advancement by female leaders, including WGU Texas Chancellor & Regional Vice President of the South Region, Linda Battles. Reserve your spot today at https://bit.ly/3JcZjh4. #WomenRise #Paragon2022

It was our pleasure to help Austin Voices of Education and Youth (AVEY) with a laptop donation to their community health care workers who are improving public education and expanding opportunities for Austin's youth.
WGU Texas Chancellor Linda Battles also serves on AVEY's board, “A strong higher education system rests on a strong K-12 education foundation. WGU is excited to support the mission of Austin Voices for Education and Youth to build successful schools and strong neighborhoods.”

How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting Your Gut

Hunch, instinct, or an inclination. There are many names for gut feelings or the ability to understand something without conscious reasoning. In other words, answers and solutions come to you, but you may not be sure exactly why or how. Here's the science behind those feelings. #selfawareness #intuition #decisons

How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting Your Gut Five strategies to strengthen your sixth sense.

How Teachers Can Use Social Emotional Learning to Support Each Other

At WGU, we invest in training with social-emotional learning research and best practices. In honor of National Social Emotional Learning Day, our Teachers College Learning Community recognizes three strategies to build resilience and well-being for our students, alumni, and each other working in the University and beyond. #SELday #SocialEmotionalLearning

How Teachers Can Use Social Emotional Learning to Support Each Other March 11 is National Social Emotional Learning Day. This article shows teachers how they can use SEL best practices to support each other and themselves.

To celebrate International Women's Day, we support breaking the bias to encourage and commit to an inclusive world. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

Registration is open for WGU's Tech Is Everywhere Event Week! Hear from IT professionals about how they're navigating the space, plus learn about our degree program offerings with industry-leading certifications included. Save your spot at https://www.wgu.edu/lp/webinar/choose-tech.html. #choosetech #techiseverywhere

13 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During a Stressful News Cycle

Being a human with an internet connection in the 21st century means being exposed to one stressful news cycle after the other. But being so plugged into the news can also be tough on your mental health. While there is no simple answer, here are a few ways to help find a balance. #mentalhealth #selfcare

13 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During a Stressful News Cycle So you’re better able to cope—and help.

Western Governors University Named an Amazon Education Partner for Career Choice Program

Western Governors University has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program! We’ll work with Amazon to provide their hourly employees with full tuition to learn new skills that will help them achieve career success and pursue their passions.

#CareerChoicePartner #highereducation #futureofwork

Western Governors University Named an Amazon Education Partner for Career Choice Program Today, Western Governors University (WGU) announced it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program, providing Amazon's hourly employees full tuition to learn new skills for career success, whether that be at Amazon or el...

Catch WGU at SXSW EDU 2022! WGU leaders are in a variety of panel sessions from March 7-10 to discuss innovative solutions to current challenges in higher education that will create pathways to better opportunities for all types of learners.

-Monday, March 7 at 11 a.m. CST Marni Baker Stein, Chief Academic Officer and Provost of Western Governors University
-Wednesday, March 9 at 11 a.m. CST Learner Revolution: How to Become Truly Student-Centered, Marni Baker Stein
-Wednesday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m. CST Mark Milliron, Senior Vice President & Executive Dean of the Western Governors University Teachers College
-Thursday, March 10 at 9 a.m. CST Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University

For more sessions and information on SXSW EDU, visit https://bit.ly/3sBVuMJ.

The WGU Tech is Everywhere Scholarship

With the need for IT professionals continuing to grow exponentially, WGU wants to support IT students with both a degree and #certifications to contribute to their careers. Plus, a unique #scholarship opportunity to assist incoming students with a degree program in IT. Apply today to the Tech Is Everywhere! https://bit.ly/34UPUMy

The WGU Tech is Everywhere Scholarship Earn or advance your IT degree online with our “WGU Tech is Everywhere" $2,500 Scholarship. Apply by December 31, 2022.

We're thrilled to sponsor the Texas Diversity Council's annual Central Texas Women in Leadership Symposium hosted virtually on Thursday, March 17th! WGU Texas Chancellor & Regional Vice President for the South Region Linda Battles is a panelist alongside other esteemed female leaders. Register today at
https://bit.ly/3pwumwI. #WomenRise #Paragon2022

We support our students, faculty, and staff who may be affected by the events in Ukraine. The WGU Environmental Barriers (EVB) Team is monitoring the potential impact for our students that may be overseas, military students, and for those with family in Ukraine and the surrounding areas. We hope our students, team members, and their families remain safe.