Learn about the Experiences of Hispanic Students at WGU
Every student is unique. We believe that your educational experience should be as unique as you are. We celebrate the differences in our students because we know that diversity brings strength—it's why we endeavor to be the most inclusive university in the world. WGU is bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
We aim to recognize, support, and amplify students' voices while creating greater pathways to opportunities for students across the country. This focus drives us to offer high-quality, equitable higher education that is accessible regardless of your location or background. By putting degree opportunities within reach and improving access to learning, we advance equity for every student.
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and recognize how students and employees are making a difference in their communities around the country.
"The Principal Mission of the Latinx Owls ERG is to be a strategic partner with WGU to promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through continual learning, provide an avenue for WGU Latinx Owls employees to come together to expand knowledge, awareness, and opportunity for the Latinx community within WGU while maintaining a strong focus on the overall mission of WGU as a whole, advance the understanding and inclusion of employees with a common background, set of interests, and/or goals. The vision, mission, goals, policies, and activities of WGU Latinx Owls are fully aligned with those of WGU's mission, goals, and promise."
–Latinx Owls at WGU
September 2023
A Conversation with Dolores Huerta – Community Organizer & Social Justice Leader
Join us for a conversation with Dolores Huerta who is a celebrated Latina labor leader, activist, and community organizer. She has worked for civil rights and social justice for over 50 years. Dolores played a major role in the American civil rights movement. She co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) with Cesar Chavez advocating for farm workers in this country. Dolores continues working to develop community leaders to advocate for the working poor, immigrants, women and youth through her work with the Dolores Huerta Foundation.
Dolores is a two-time U.S. Presidential Award Recipient, receiving the Medal of Freedom Award from President Obama in 2012 and the Eleanor D. Roosevelt Human Rights Award from President Clinton in 1998. She is the first Latina inducted into the National Women’s Hall of fame.
"I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead WGU efforts in Texas and the South Region, helping individuals overcome financial barriers and time constraints to earning their bachelor’s or master’s degree."
–Linda Garza Battles, Regional Vice President, Chancellor of WGU Texas
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Thirty years ABC News anchor veteran, seven national Emmy® awards, and creator and host of What Would You Do? John Quiñones delivered the WGU Commencement Address.
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"Before my degree, I was very hesitant to be ‘out there,’ but after I graduated, I had a lot more confidence to support my team and WGU goals as well. It also helped me as I moved through the courses to be able to apply the concepts even before I graduated."
–Anna Striedel , WGU Alumna & Senior Program Mentor
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