Alumni

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Foster meaningful interactions that transcend time and distance by connecting with the CWU Alumni Association.

Rekindle old connections while forging new ones within the Wildcat community. As a CWU alumnus, you have an abundance of opportunities to connect with fellow graduates, share experiences, and stay updated on exciting events and initiatives. Through our user-friendly interface, you can easily connect with alumni who share common interests, career paths, or geographical locations. Whether you're seeking to expand your professional network, share your expertise, or simply reconnect with old friends, foster meaningful interactions that transcend time and distance with the CWU Alumni Association.

Welcome to our alumni features page!

We hope you'll enjoy reading about fellow Wildcats, as well as keeping up on letters from the CWU Alumni Association.

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Alumni Features

Follow these links to read our latest alumni features. For past features, explore previous years below.

Second-Generation Special Education Teacher Follows in Father’s Footsteps

CWU Paramedicine Program Celebrates Golden Anniversary

CWU Alumna Brings Sweet Treats to Local and Wildcat Communities

CWU Alumna Wins Above & Beyond Award

Central Alum, Former Assistant Coach Joins Seattle Seahawks Staff

David Shoup—Distinguished Alumni, Student Mentor, and Children’s Author

Central Graduate Appointed as Director of State Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Graduate Confirmed as Seattle Police Chief

CWU Alumnus Gets Inducted to NIAAA Hall of Fame

Class Notes

CWU Alumni in the News

Anthony Peterson ('10) Community Q&A: OIC's new CEO Anthony Peterson is in the 'helping people business

Nolan Teasley ('07), Aaron Hineline ('05) CWU Alumni Get Promoted Within Seahawks Organization

Alejandro Sanchez Ochoa ('17) [10/6/2021] Movers & Shakers: Colorblind photographer Alejandro Sanchez Ochoa's Passion is Vivid

Olivia Olason ('19) [10/5/21] 2021 Student Loan Debt Relief Awardee Named

Jennie Warmouth ('00) [10/1/21] Spruce Elementary Teacher Receives Global Recognition

Tracy Pitzel ('05) [09/23/21] Central Washington University accountant nearly knocks off "Jeopardy!" champion

Megan Roberts ('99) [08/13/21] Kent-Meridian graduate becomes new Covington police chief

Mathew Freiheit ('01) [07/29/21] Xos, Inc. Adds to Leadership Team with Senior Engineering Hires

Joanna Garner [02/21/20] The Intriguing Personality – and Story – Behind ‘100 Heartbreaks’

Mark Hottowe ('82) [09/03/19] Retired educator Mark Hottowe appointed to ESD 112 board

Doug Wood ('89) [03/04/19] Eminent Conglomerate CEO Discusses Leadership Principals with CWU Students

Vania Zuno [10/26/18] Working Overtime: Vania Zuno of 5 Salsas

Lori Erickson [08/10/2018] CWU Alumna Helps Create Lean Learning Experience

Michael Wansley ('18) [08/09/18] CWU Alum and ‘Thrift Shop’ singer performs with Seattle Opera(link is external)

Mary Ann Kerr ('97) [07/22/18] Central Alumna has Nine Books Published, Tenth Coming in September

Mark Perez ('00) [07/15/18] Service Learning Provides CWU Students with Real Life Guam Experience

Brock Tidball [5/16/17] CWU Alumna Throws Out First Pitch At Seattle Mariners Game

Douglas A. Munro [03/30/2017] Coast Guard Cutter Named for Hero From Cle Elum

Camille Jones ('10) [09/19/2016] Elementary-School Teacher from Quincy, and CWU Alumni, Named 2017 Washington Teacher of the Year

Maju Qureshi ('13) [6/30/16] CWU Alumna Selected for Women and Democracy's Leadership Institute

Tony Johnson ('96) [09/10/15] Chinook's new leader spearheads fight for national recognition

Mike Allen ('74) [09/3/15] Driver Award goes to history professor Mike Allen

Brian Kooser ('12) [08/25/15] Giant puppets to invade Ellensburg

Joe Rotter ('01) and Joel Turner ('98) [08/20/15] Archery event planned in Yakima Canyon

Miesha Tate, ND [08/12/15] Tacoma UFC star Miesha Tate: ‘I wanna be next to fight Rousey’

Michael Wansley, ND [08/7/15] ‘Thrift Shop’ star Wanz returns to software testing job after ‘surreal’ year on tour with Macklemore

Courtney Jones ('88), Evan Jones ('87), and Kim Jones ('87) [07/30/15] Three generations bond through love of running

Patrick Blair ('13) [07/24/15] Men's Rugby Alum Patrick Blair Earns Bronze at 2015 Pan-Am Games

Kelly Noyes 2008 [07/17/15] New internal medicine doctor at KVH

Paul Crawford ('08) [07/11/15] Union Bank names Paul Crawford manager of Totem Lake branch in Kirkland

Heidi Bunker ('96, '99) [06/18/15] New Principal Hired to Lead Centralia Middle School

Linda Hardy ('84) [06/17/15] New principal hired for Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Tim Stanfill ('12) [06/17/15] Vancouver’s Tim Stanfill on U.S. Rugby training squad

Douglas Wood ('87) [06/15/15] Alumnus, Tommy Bahama COO, speaks at CWU graduation

Anthony Langdon ('96) [06/15/15] Kennewick School District Sees Changes in Staffing

Michael Pham ('03) [06/10/15] Auburn man appointed VP at Highline College

Chrissy Yamada 1983 [06/5/15] CFO Chrissy Yamada revitalizes EvergreenHealth after dark days

Letters from the CWU Alumni Association

2023 June Letter from the Alumni Association

2023 May Letter from the Alumni Association

2023 April Letter from the Alumni Association

2023 March Letter from the Alumni Association

2023 February Letter from the Alumni Assoication

2023 January Letter from the Alumni Assoication

2022 Letters from the Alumni Association

2022 December Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 November Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 October Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 September Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 June Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 May Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 April Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 March Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 February Letter from the CWU Alumni Association

2022 January Letter from the CWU Alumni Association