WGU Alumni Podcast
WGU’s alumni network now has more than 400,000 graduates living in all 50 states. The WGU alumni podcast highlights the incredible work that our alumni are doing in their local communities. We also share benefits, perks, resources and partner information to help our graduates stay engaged and get the most out of the alumni community.
Podcasting since 2020 • 84 episodes
WGU Alumni Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Cybersecurity to Economic Development: Brian Fleming’s Journey
From helping entrepreneurs get their first idea off the ground to supporting major employers expanding in the region, WGU graduate Brian Fleming spends his days focused on one mission: building communities where people want to live, work, and s...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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22:08
From Titleholder to Teacher: Hope Kiehl’s Journey
On this episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast, we share how distinguished graduate Hope Kiehl identified a critical gap in life skills education and turned it into a statewide movement. A first-generation graduate and family and consumer sciences e...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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29:46
From Consulting to Authorship: Rob Berg’s Journey
After decades in consulting, Rob Berg didn’t slow down—he doubled down. From sacrificing meals to buy books in his early years to earning his master’s at WGU later in life, Rob’s career has been fueled by curiosity, courage, and a belief that g...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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24:39
From the Philippines to Michigan: Daniel Velez’s Healthcare Journey
After earning his BSN in the Philippines, Daniel Velez built a life and career in the United States rooted in service, discipline, and family legacy. Two decades later, already serving in executive leadership, he made a surprising decision: ret...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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17:52
From Marketing to Math Class: Steve Sandberg’s Career Change Story
After nearly two decades in marketing, Steve Sandberg felt a quiet pull toward something more meaningful. What began as curiosity became action and that ultimately led him to a high school math classroom.In this episode of the WGU Alumni...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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28:18