July 24, 2023
In June of 2023, Mayville State University alum Matthew Worner graduated from the National Intelligence University (NIU). NIU is one of the federal government and nation’s most exclusive universities. He graduated with a 4.00 grade point average, and he is a published scholarly author. His research topic related to intelligence community employee perception of inspector general politicization.
Worner has been an employee of the federal government for 28 years. He also completed graduate degrees at Virginia Tech and Georgetown. He is quick to note the importance of his Mayville State University undergraduate education, 
saying, “That transcript means a lot to elite universities and federal government employers.” Worner also has a project management graduate certificate and an experienced leader’s certificate from Duke University and American University, respectively.
Worner graduated from Mayville State University in May of 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree, earning majors in mathematics, computer information systems, and business administration. He is also a graduate of Mayville-Portland High School.
Worner has served on several community academies in the city of Alexandria, Va., including the Community Police Academy, the Sheriff’s Academy, and Commonwealth Attorney’s Academy. Currently, he is serving on the Alexandria City Commission for Women and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Advisory Board.
Worner is a philanthropist who supports institutions of higher education, including Mayville State, among others. He is a member of Mayville State University’s Honor Society Silver Club and the Comet Athletic Club. In October 2008, Worner was honored with the Mayville State University Distinguished Alumni Award. In addition, his fellow Virginia Tech alumni peers nominated him for induction into the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Alumni Hall of Fame in 2019. The major factors for his induction included his government service and his service to Virginia Tech.
Worner credits Mayville State University as being a major stepping stone for his life. He stated that he has enjoyed a successful and long career as an employee of the federal government. The opportunities to further his education have helped him earn several accolades in his journey.
Photo Captions
Top: Matthew Worner graduated from National Intelligence University in June of 2023.
Bottom: Matthew Worner’s sister, Michelle (Worner) Kommer and mother, Marilyn Worner, attended Matthew's graduation from the National Intelligence University. Pictured from left to right are Michelle, Matthew, and Marilyn.