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Black History Month

Learn About the Experiences of Black 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 Black History Month, and recognize how students and employees are making a difference in their communities around the country.

Dr. Haynes Story

Dr. Eduardo (Ed) Haynes, a Lead People Development Partner for the Learning Development and Organizational Development Team in People Development, is one such person who strives to use the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in his role at the university.

Katherine's Story

For WGU graduate Katherine Taylor, the path to success was neither easy nor the result of a lucky break.  Like most meaningful success stories, Katherine’s ascent came about from hard work and perseverance.

Western Governors University and the National Black Chamber of Commerce Come Together to Empower Business Education

Western Governors University (WGU) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) are working together to support business education and foster economic empowerment through NBCC’s new Global Technical Assistance Program (GTAP). This initiative is designed to assist 100,000 businesses globally in enhancing their business processes and achieving greater success.

Sarah's Story

Sarah Williams overcame many obstacles to become a nurse. After earning her BSN from WGU, she has made it her mission to help others overcome their own struggles.

"Being multiracial and as a male nurse, I never saw it as any kind of negative. It was always kind of nice. I think patients and staff and people appreciated having people of different background in those fields. Patients want to see nurses that look like them. You have underrepresented minorities in that field, but then the patient population of people who are sick needing the help are those minorities. So to be sick and in the hospital and see your nurse that looks like you, that's comforting. That's really good. So we need as many minorities and people of different backgrounds entering the field as we can."
–Zack Johnson, MSN

Rashaan's Story

Rashaan Green was told "you can't" and dropped out of high school. But with hard work, he earned a bachelor's and master's degree through WGU. Today, Rashaan is a Cyber Information Assurance Analyst in the aerospace and defense industry.

Featured Articles

Qu'Teaus' Story

Unconditional love, support, dedication, and the drive to succeed all came together so Qu’Teaus could earn her master’s degree and advance her career. Click below to read her story.

Bency's Story

Bency Pierre earned his master’s in English Language Learning from WGU and uses his education to uplift his students and his school. Click below to read his story.

Dr. Jones' Story

Dr. Lee Jones has taught an American government course at WGU for over ten years. He also goes above and beyond to support his students. Click below to read his story.

Scholarships Available for Affordable Education

Scholarships are one of the many ways in which WGU removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities.

WGU Divine 9 Scholarship

In the spirit of encouraging scholarship and providing an opportunity for personal and professional growth, WGU is proud to offer the Divine 9 Member Scholarship, specifically for financial members of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha, and East Central Province of Kappa Alpha Psi.

WGU B4 Women in Tech Persistence and Possibility Grant

This grant is available to new, readmission, and current students. The donor desires that when awarding this scholarship, special consideration be given for students who have demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with historically underserved or underrepresented populations, such as Black, Latina and Native American women.

WGU Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Scholarship

Valued at up to $5,000, this exclusive scholarship accepts applications only from members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Applicants must also be planning to pursue a bachelor’s or master's degree. Apply today!