Forever Wolverines Podcast
With over 100,000 alumni, Utah Valley University (UVU) has incredible stories of what it means to be a Forever Wolverine. Join our Student Alumni Ambassadors as they facilitate conversations with alumni about their student journey, the transition from student to professional, and how to keep the UVU spirit alive. Connect with guests on Wolverine Connect at engage.uvu.edu/wolverineconnect. UVU alumni are those who have a diploma, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from Utah Valley University or any of its previous names since 1941. Go Wolverines!
Episodes
Join Student Alumni Ambassador Brooke as she sits down with UVU alum Colton Simons, who graduated in communications in 2016. As a first-generation college student, Colton shares his journey of learning to be patient in selecting a major and through career transitions. Working in higher education, he reflects on the joy of mentoring students.
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Join Student Alumni Ambassadors Mandy and Savannah as they interview UVU alum Wendy Wright '17, community health. As a non-traditional student, Wendy relied heavily on networking, volunteering, and capitalizing on her internship. These skills opened doors for her and created the confidence she utilizes each day as a health educator at the Utah County Health Department.#UVUAlumni #ForeverWolverines
Join Student Alumni Ambassador Mohamed as he interviews UVU alum Bakary Camara '15, accounting and '17 MBA. Bakary gives credit to those at UVU who listened to him and helped him along his educational path as an international student. He has become a lifelong learner with a passion for problem solving and building relationships. His advice is to intentionally network with the future in mind and to do your part to build team...
Join Student Alumni Ambassador Mohamed as he interviews UVU alum Andre Jones. Andre graduated in political science in 2018 with a minor in national security studies. Based in the Washington, DC area, he now works as a federal employee in the Department of Homeland Security.
His time at UVU was heavily influenced by his leadership opportunities. As a transfer student, he leveraged these engaged learning moments to grow his network...
Join Student Alumni Ambassador Savannah as she interviews UVU alum Melanie Wolfe, a 2022 graduate with a bachelor’s in family science and a 2024 graduate with a master's in social work. As a first-generation student, Melanie relied heavily on campus resources to overcome fear, create community, and take advantage of opportunity. She now serves as a bilingual therapist, helping others find resources and continuing the mission of...
Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Kaleah, as she interviews Kim Hopkins, a 2021 UVU grad from the Animation and Game Development program. As a 3D Environment Artist at FatalFox Studios, Kim shares excellent advice in redefining failure, finding inspiration, seeking feedback, and becoming a lifelong learner through mentorship.
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Join Student Alumni Ambassadors, Mandy and Savannah, as they speak with UVU alum, Megan Johnson, President and CEO of the Intermountain Spanish Fork Hospital. As a 2008 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate, she recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Leaning on mentors, education, and the power of listening, she has been able to positively influence her community through healthcare. Being kind and assuming goo...
Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Callie, as she delves into the life of a crime scene investigator with Chelsea Gipson, a 2018 UVU alum of the Criminal Justice program. Insight into her preferred learning style influenced what she pursued after graduation. Self-advocating for long-term goals and surrounding herself with a supportive community has landed her into a dream job that calls upon her greatest strengths.
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Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Mohamed, as he talks with Tiana Wynn, a 2024 UVU graduate of the Criminal Justice program. As a new alumna, she speaks about her student journey from dropping out of her first semester of college to being on the Dean’s List and how what was learned aids her now as she explores a career path not considered until after graduation.
Meet the students from our 2024-2025 academic year. Each is on scholarship as a Student Alumni Ambassador, working with UVU's Office of Alumni Relations. They are the ones who found alumni through Wolverine Connect to interview and decided what questions to ask and how the interviews should go. We are so proud of our Utah Valley University students!
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Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Vagner, as he speaks with JC Arauz, a UVU alum working in the cybersecurity industry. JC's journey as a non-traditional student provided him the opportunity to master the art of communicating well and often. Effective networking and leveraging the power of a great interview are a just few of the key topics covered in the story of his career.
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Utah Valley University legend, Linda Makin, graduated in 2002, retired from UVU in 2023, and now shares her story with us!
Join Brooke, a Student Alumni Ambassador, in discovering Linda's journey from experiences as a first-generation and non-traditional student to the accomplishment of helping UVU receive university status.
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