Learn About the Experiences of Native American Students at WGU
Every student is unique. We feel that your educational experience should be as individual as you are. We value our students' differences because we believe diversity brings strength, which is why we strive to be the world's most inclusive university. WGU strives to close the gap between skill and opportunity.
We work to recognize, promote, and amplify the voices of students around the country while also expanding opportunities for them. This mission motivates us to provide high-quality, equitable higher education to people from all walks of life. We work to achieve equity for all students by making college degrees more accessible.
Headquartered in Utah, WGU acknowledges that this land, named for the Ute Tribe, is the traditional ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Ute Tribes. We recognize the contributions the first Americans made to this country and celebrate the heritage of our Native American students, alumni, and employees.
Student & Employee Spotlights
"The Indigenous@WGU ERG provides an online forum for Native American and Alaska Native employees and allies/friends to connect and develop a sense of community, safety, and belonging. We also advocate for Native American and Alaska Native Diversity and Inclusion training for all WGU employees, including leadership. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through education, such as panel discussions, and resources on how to best support Native American and Alaska Native employees and students. We celebrate and commemorate dates of importance to the Native American and Alaska Native community. We collaborate with other ERGs within WGU to further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts."
–Indigenous@WGU Employee Resource Group
Indigenous in Plain Sight: Disrupting Stereotypes Through Art
Join us for a conversation with Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe), a nationally and internationally recognized multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans painting, performance, filmmaking, and spoken word. As an artist, activist, and educator, Gregg creates work that examines American history, colonialism, and popular culture through a Native lens. Through his diverse artistic practices and lectures, Gregg challenges stereotypes and offers thoughtful perspectives on representation, identity, and the complex relationship between past and present in American society. Gregg has delivered two TEDx talks, and his works have been featured in prestigious institutions, including the Denver Art Museum, RedLine Gallery, and The Smithsonian Institution.
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 am MT
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