Go Owl In!
Your contribution to WGU’s Giving Day has the power to make an immediate and lasting impact for Leavitt School of Health students.
Together, we can make a difference! Every gift, of any size, has the collective power to make a difference. Whether you're a recent graduate, a long-time supporter, or someone who believes in the transformative power of the Leavitt School of Health, your participation matters.
What is WGU Giving Day?
WGU Giving Day is a day of philanthropy for the WGU Night Owl community to join forces and support student scholarships!
Mission
About Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH): The school, named in honor of the former governor of Utah and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, was established in 2006 with the mission to make a difference in the fields of healthcare, nursing, and higher education through competency-based education. The school conferred 5.4% of all bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing across the country during the 2022-2023 academic year. According to the Utah Foundation Research Brief, LSH represents more than 170,000 jobs in the healthcare industry and the school produced 17% of the nation’s registered nurses earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2021. The school has also been recognized for its impact by Platte County, Missouri. With more than 100,000 graduates and over 118,000 degrees already conferred by LSH, the school presently serves nearly 25,000 students nationwide. Learn more at Leavitt School of Health (wgu.edu).
Alumni Story
“I always wanted to become a nurse and serve the healthcare industry but was only able to pursue my dream after I learned about WGU through a coworker,” said Samantha Conor-Mattes, WGU’s BSN Prelicensure graduate from Indianapolis. “The program’s flexibility and my mentor’s support helped me realize my goal without giving up my job. Attending the skills labs was the highlight of the program for me because it helped me develop focus and aptitude for clinicals — a must-have before entering the field of nursing.”