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Sharing our stories, reconnecting with friends, and inspiring the next generation of Walla Walla University alumni.
Seen and Heard
WWU alumni in the news
Have you or a fellow WWU alumnus been in the news? We want to celebrate with you.
Your career milestones are an inspiration to current and future WWU students.
Send your news links to westwind@mercadosale.com.
Ryan Washburn
2017 | Master's of Social Work
Ryan Washburn was awarded the 2023 Violet Lumley Rau Outstanding Alumni Award by Heritage University for his "exceptional service to his country and community."
Read more >
Chris Wagner
2018 | Nursing
Chris recently authored a book titled "Self-Care Rx for Healthcare Professionals: Proven Strategies to Combat Stress and Burnout." Chris has also set up a corresponding blog here to further delve into the topics discussed in the book.
Austin Nordman
2018 | Engineering
Austin received the NASA Early Career Achievement Medal for his work developing the SHERLOC click here to Read more >
Back to You
Alumni share their stories in their own words
Trusting that He will guide
Grad school for Jedis
You won't believe it
Good writing, good science
Reaching younger generations through film
Westwind magazine
Curated stories and news to inspire and reconnect WWU alumni
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AlumNotes
Walla Walla University alumni as well as current and former faculty and staff are invited to submit AlumNote information to be included in Westwind.
In Memory
Family members of deceased alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to submit obituary information to be included in Westwind.
Westwind staff
Editor: Kelsi Nash
Student staff writers: Emma Dodds, Hailey Werner