Q: Is WWU Advocates partisan?

A: No. Western Impact is non-partisan.

Q: Does Western Advocates endorse candidates?

A: No, Western Advocates may not endorse candidates due to state and federal guidelines. 

Q: How can I get involved with Western Advocates?

A: Western Advocates engages and educates alumni, parents, students, and community members about the value of WWU and higher education. We share updates about current bills and proposals, keep you informed and engaged in WWU priorities. We'll also send urgent action updates for our advocates to send messages to their lawmakers in support of higher education and WWU.

• To send a message to your legislators on a current higher education issue, click here. (link)

• To learn who your state and federal elected officials are, click here (link) 

• To join the Western Advocates team, click here (link) 

Q: If I no longer live in Washington, should I still join?

A: Absolutely! Many of us move away from Bellingham after graduating, but our degree from WWU is a lifetime investment and protecting that investment is critical. Wherever you are living, we can help connect you with elected officials who will listen to your thoughts on WWU priorities.

Q: Does Western Advocates deal with state government or federal government issues? 

A: Most of our work focuses on state reinvestment in higher education and issues affecting the UW at the state level. These issues generally have the most direct and immediate impact on our public university. At the same time, the federal government has a strong impact on WWU programs and federal financial aid. Therefore, we engage elected officials at all levels of government.

Q: I am an employee of WWU. May I still use Western Advocate resources?

A: You may only use Western Advocate resources during non-work hours, on your personal computer or mobile device, and using your personal email address.