Western Governors University (WGU) is proud to announce the election of Joseph Fuller as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Dr. Charles Sorenson, who announced his retirement from the Board in November.
WGU deepens its commitment to serving students of all ages and backgrounds: Nearly half of graduates being celebrated are first generation students, 62% are students of color
Nonprofit, online university was selected from among 60 digital courseware initiatives in the Online Learning Consortium鈥檚 annual #DLIAward competition.
ACT | NRCCUA recognized WGU's Center for Applied Learning Science (CALS) as a winner of its Innovation Award at the Eduventures Summit yesterday in Boston.
More than 1,500 graduates from 49 states, DC, Canada, and military installations overseas will be recognized at WGU's 72nd commencement in Anaheim on June 8, 2019.
WGU鈥檚 Teachers College was recently awarded full seven-year accreditation in recognition of program quality for their teacher licensure programs by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
More than 12,500 people will gather at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin on Saturday, October 12, to celebrate Western Governors University鈥檚 (WGU) most recent graduates. In the past month alone, 3,000 students have graduated from WGU, and more than 1,500 graduates will attend the commencement ceremonies in person.
WGU and Cayuga Medical Center have announced a partnership designed to give employees of the comprehensive medical center increased access and flexibility to earn affordable bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees.
Healthcare provider organizations needing help transitioning to value-based care may now download two white papers and related tools released by The Accountable Care Learning Collaborative (ACLC) at Western Governors University (WGU).
WGU will partner with Emsi, a leading labor market analytics firm, to support a groundbreaking new initiative that will map the skills and competencies WGU students acquire to real-world jobs.
WGU Labs and MajorClarity have partnered to create an innovation lab supporting development of interactive simulations that enable students to 鈥榯est drive鈥� careers
WGU has set aside $10 million in emergency aid funds to help current and new students experiencing financial and healthcare hardships as a result of COVID-19 and is working to raise another $10 million in matching donations.
WGU is joining the other Utah institutions of higher education to support ProjectProtect, a grassroots initiative that has a goal to produce 5 million medical-grade masks to address the national shortage of personal protective equipment.
WGU has announced the appointment of Carol D鈥橝mico and Robert Frankenberg as Directors of the Board of Trustees for WGU Advancement, the university鈥檚 official fundraising arm.
The nation鈥檚 largest nonprofit, competency-based university, Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the university is part of the coalition leading the Ad Council鈥檚 Find Something New campaign.
WGU Labs, Inc., an affiliate of online nonprofit WGU, has announced a partnership with Student Opportunity Center (SOC): implementation research at WGU鈥檚 College of Business, growth advisory, and financial investment.
At its 2020 Virtual Conference on July 23, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) will name WGU its 2020 recipient of the 21st Century Distance Learning Award, the university鈥檚 10th time receiving the honor.
WGU and The City University of New York (CUNY) announced a four-part webinar series for CUNY faculty members as they expand their strategies to engage students in online and hybrid learning environments.
The College Innovation Network (CIN) today announced higher education organizations that will participate as founding network partners in the initiative鈥檚 pilot year.
WGU announced today that it has established an office in the greater New York City area to increase support for students, alumni, and external partners in 12 states in the Northeast.
WGU in collaboration with the Accountable Care Learning Collaborative (ACLC), is hosting a new series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding the nation鈥檚 healthcare value economy and value-based care, the Race to Value podcast.
The nation鈥檚 largest nonprofit, competency-based university, Western Governors University (WGU), today announced a partnership with Global Online Academy (GOA), a nonprofit organization that empowers students and teachers to thrive in a globally networked society.
Western Governors University (WGU) has announced a fundraising effort aimed at providing the Navajo Nation with much-needed supplies like facemasks and hand sanitizer to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Today, Western Governors University (WGU) announced the launch of key updates to its Bachelor of Science Cloud Computing (BSCC) degree program built in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS).
For the second year in a row, Western Governors University has pledged to match up to $50,000 in Intermountain Healthcare employee contributions to the organization鈥檚 community health campaign.
Western Governors University (WGU) is welcoming Ashutosh Tiwary as its first Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Information Technology.
WGU Labs Inc., an affiliate of online nonprofit WGU, today announced an Accelerator partnership with Funding U, a financial technology company serving low-income students who have long been ignored by traditional lending institutions.
Western Governors University (WGU) once again has been named one of the best universities in the nation by Military Friendly庐 Schools, earning Top Ten status for 2021鈥�2022 and ranking third in the online/vocational category.
To provide more context on how recent legislation and new initiatives will support students in Utah, WGU has partnered with leaders from the state for a virtual briefing at 11:30 a.m. MT on Monday, April 26.
WGU President Scott Pulsipher joined Governor Spencer Cox, Representative Lowry Snow (R-St. George), and other stakeholders today at a ceremonial bill signing to commemorate the creation of the Adult Learners Grant Program.
Western Governors University (WGU) and the Greeley-Evans School District (Colorado) announced a partnership to encourage faculty and staff to pursue high-quality, respected credentials through the nonprofit, online university.
In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate alumni of WGU continued to experience high levels of professional, financial, and personal thriving relative to bachelor鈥檚 degree holders nationwide, a report released today by Gallup shows.
Western Governors University has announced that Ben Coulter, Ed.D., has been named State Director of WGU North Carolina, the university鈥檚 local affiliate, and Regional Director for the Southeast.
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding today with WGU to expand access to affordable degree programs for Idahoans who need additional education to thrive in the state鈥檚 evolving workforce.
Western Governors University (WGU) is pleased to welcome Nadeem Syed as Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds David Grow, who鈥檚 led financial strategy for 14 years.
Thanks to a generous new $850,000 grant from Walmart, the Open Skills Network (OSN) is poised for a significant expansion of its mission to accelerate the adoption of skills-based education and hiring.
Accelerator at WGU Labs, an affiliate of online nonprofit WGU, today announced an investment in and strategic partnership with Boost, a research-backed tool that sends students personalized reminders that improve course performance and completion rates.
Highlighting the urgent need to close America鈥檚 skills gap and equip the workforce of the future, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will headline the inaugural 2021 Skills Summit of the Open Skills Network (OSN) on July 28 and 29.
Western Governors University鈥檚 (WGU) College of Health Professions has been designated a 2021 Center of Excellence for Enhanced Student Learning and Professional Development by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
The College Innovation Network (CIN), an initiative spearheaded by WGU Labs, today published the results of a multi-institution survey aimed at understanding students鈥� learning experiences with education technology (EdTech) during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Nonprofit, online university Western Governors University (WGU) and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a federally chartered academic institution that serves the United States Air and Space Forces鈥� enlisted total
Accelerator at WGU Labs, an affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University, today announced an investment in and strategic partnership with Argos Education.
WGU Labs, an affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University, today announced an Accelerator partnership with Lloyd, a career co-copilot for young working professionals.
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated Western Governors University (WGU) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).
WGU Teachers College will mark the NEA 2021 American Education Week Nov. 15-19 by announcing its WGU Loves Teachers and Become a Teacher scholarship programs, together totaling $6 million, for current and future education professionals.
The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of two post-master鈥檚 certificates for nurses seeking to expand their careers.
Leavitt School of Health at Western Governors University鈥檚 baccalaureate degree and master's degree programs in nursing is seeking pre-accreditation candidacy from the National League of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education (NLN CNEA).
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently granted Western Governors University鈥檚 (WGU) Teachers College with Advanced-Level accreditation, effective between Fall 2021 and Fall 2025.
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the resilience and dedication of more than 1,000 new graduates who have earned their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in recent months with an in-person commencement
Western Governors University (WGU), the nation鈥檚 leading nonprofit online institution, has announced the appointment of Chris Lee as president of WGU Academy鈥攖he university鈥檚 college readiness solution.
The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of a redesigned Bachelor鈥檚 of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree
Governor Greg Gianforte signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today with WGU that creates a partnership designed to expand access to affordable degree programs for Montanans who need additional education to thrive in the state鈥檚 evolving workforce
WGU and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) announce the TEACH-LEAD San Diego Teacher Pathway Scholarship, designed to eliminate the barriers that hold future educators back from pursuing their goals.
WGU is proud to announce the creation of its California Distinguished Alumni Council, which comprises alum leaders representing the public and private sectors committed to equitable access to high-quality, competency-based, and career-relevant online higher education.
Western Governors University has been recognized by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) as the 2017 Academia Partner of the Year.
Students at WGU continue to rate the competency-based university significantly higher than the national average for quality interactions with faculty as well as overall satisfaction.
In an effort to help prepare the workforce, WGU will award 100 new scholarships to students pursuing bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degrees at the competency-based university.
The 2010 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education honors Christopher Cerf, Larry Rosenstock and Robert Mendenhall for creating educational ideas that work and scaling them up to improve student achievement.
Online, nonprofit university Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, was honored this week in Fast Company鈥檚 annual Most Innovative Companies issue, ranking among leading businesses.
Western Governors University (WGU)鈥攖he nation鈥檚 leading online, nonprofit institution鈥攚as celebrated this week by current and former governors from the Western Governors鈥� Association (WGA)
Gallup has released the results of a new study that compares the satisfaction and overall well-being of Western Governors University (WGU) graduates with graduates from other institutions in the U.S. According to the study, WGU graduates are reporting significantly higher levels of overall well-being and career success than the national average. In the report, WGU graduates credit their student experience, relevant curriculum, and individualized faculty support as key contributors.
In partnership with the Cybersecurity Diversity Foundation (CDF), Western Governors University (WGU) has awarded two full years of tuition to two students pursuing their master鈥檚 degrees in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at WGU.
Driven by a desire to advance his career and spend more time with his family, Clint Cole earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree entirely online while on the road as a truck driver. Today, with degree in hand, he is preparing for his next role as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. Along with three other Western Governors University (WGU) graduates, Clint will share his story tomorrow when WGU holds its 65th commencement.
Dr. Elke Leeds has joined Western Governors University (WGU), from Kennesaw State University (KSU), as Academic Vice President, College of Information Technology. In this role, Dr. Leeds will direct program strategy and curriculum development for the College of IT. Leeds has spent the last eight years at KSU leading a cybersecurity workforce development team, teaching information systems, and improving academic outcomes through designing and implementing online courses.
Western Governor鈥檚 University is hosting the first Adult Learner Symposium at the California Endowment in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 11:30 am 鈥� 2:00 pm.
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the dedication and perseverance of 700 new graduates who have earned their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees, marking the second in-person commencement of 2022, which is also WGU鈥檚 25th anniversary year.
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded accreditation to the bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs in Western Governors University鈥檚 (WGU) College of Business.
Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor John Carey announced a new partnership that establishes WGU Ohio, an online, competency-based university created to expand access to higher education for Ohioans.
Former SVP and Chief Program Officer at Strada Education Foundation, Hills McBeth will lead academic strategy, program portfolio, and operations for America鈥檚 most student-centric and innovative university
Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the appointment of technologist and diversity champion Dwana Franklin-Davis and higher education veteran Eloy Ortiz Oakley to its board of trustees
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the resilience and dedication of more than 600 new graduates who have earned bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in recent months.
Western Governors University (WGU) will host its largest commencement event in school history at Seattle鈥檚 Climate Pledge Arena. On Saturday, July 15, 2023, more than 1,900 graduates will be recognized, while more than 13,000 family, friends, and guests are expected to attend and join the celebration.
Western Governors University (WGU) and ACI Learning announced a partnership to increase access to in-demand, information technology degrees and encourage graduates of the IT certification school to further their educations.
WGU has announced a partnership with Palm Beach State College (PBSC) to implement WGU鈥檚 鈥淥nward With Learning鈥� initiative to support students who seek bachelor鈥檚 degrees after completing their associate degrees.
Non-profit, fully online university to award 10 scholarships, valued at up to $10,000 each, to busy adults who are interested in going back to school and transforming their lives
WGU will host a three-part webinar series that featuring a panel of business leaders sharing their experiences around preparing the workforce for challenges and innovative approaches to succeed in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Western Governors University (WGU) will host an accreditation visit by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) on April 30, 2019. Comments are welcome.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the nonprofit online, Western Governors University (WGU), have announced a new partnership agreement that offers $5,000 scholarships for financially-active Alpha Brothers who enroll in WGU.
WGU has created a formal Utah Advisory Board comprised of seasoned and exceptional community leaders. It will focus on empowering adult learners to complete degrees and fill workforce needs.
Western Governors University (WGU) President Scott Pulsipher makes a statement regarding the confirmation of Dr. Miguel Cardona and President Biden's Secretary of Education.
WGU's College of Information Technology today announced a transfer articulation partnership with nonprofit technology workforce development organization Per Scholas.
Western Governors University (WGU) has announced the addition of two long-time leaders bridging higher education and workforce development to its Board of Trustees.
A study released today by Gallup Research found that WGU graduates WGU report higher levels of career success and overall well-being than the national average.
More than 1,200 graduates from 46 states, the District of Columbia, and military installations overseas will walk the stage at WGU's 70th commencement in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday.
WGU Advancement will fund scholarships and development of new programs, learning models, and technologies to help more students change their lives through education.
For the eighth time, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) has honored Western Governors University (WGU) with a 21st Century Distance Learning Award for its leadership in distance education. The award was presented April 30 at USDLA鈥檚 2018 Conference in Indianapolis.
For the third year in a row, WGU has received the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) top award, the 2019 Academic Partner of the Year.
WGU today announced that the university will prepare and support teachers and education leaders to build schools and classrooms of character nationwide with help from The Kern Family Foundation.
WGU today unveiled a mural of Shayne Moore by Philadelphia artist Eric Okdeh as part of its 鈥淩ole Model Murals", a series of murals by local artists across the U.S. that highlights exemplary students.
Western Governors University (WGU) and the National Governors Association (NGA) announced today a strategic partnership to address the future of work and education
WGU鈥檚 new state-of-the-art nursing simulation and learning lab will train 500 new nurses in the region by 2026 and advance health equity through quality nursing education
Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Advancement announced today that the university will carry out five projects aimed at closing existing equity gaps in postsecondary education.
Western Governors University announced Stacey Ludwig Johnson, Ph.D. as the new senior vice president of WGU and executive dean of the School of Education.
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the resilience and dedication of more than 1,500 new graduates who have earned their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in recent months.
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the resilience and dedication of more than 1,900 new graduates who have earned their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in recent months.
New Partnership Brings Educational Opportunities to Over 12.5 Million Union Members and Their Families, Supported by a $250K Exclusive Scholarship Fund
WGU鈥檚 new Heartbeat of Healthcare Scholarship aims to advance access to the program and address the industry鈥檚 call for more baccalaureate and graduate nurses
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education acknowledges WGU鈥檚 nursing education for quality and integrity; grants 10-year accreditation for nursing programs
Western Governors University (WGU) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) are working together to support business education and foster economic empowerment through NBCC鈥檚 new Global Technical Assistance Program (GTAP).
Western Governors University (WGU) has been named by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) as one of 150 colleges and universities on its 2021 Transfer Honor Roll.
Western Governors University (WGU) is scheduled for an educator preparation accreditation site visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on April 22, 2018.
Western Governors University (WGU) and Sentara Healthcare, in collaboration with Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC), will partner to launch the Sentara Service to Scholars Grant Program.
WGU announced it has joined the Colorado Community College System鈥檚 Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 Degree program鈥攈elping ensure graduates of the state鈥檚 community colleges have a clear transfer pathway to a high-quality, accredited university.
The collaboration will leverage the Nucleos Learning Platform to bridge the existing IT infrastructure of prisons and deliver coursework to yield a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the dedication and perseverance of 1,180 new graduates who have earned their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees, marking the first in-person commencement of 2022, which is also WGU鈥檚 25th anniversary year.
This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will highlight the work and dedication of more than 1,300 new graduates who have earned their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees.
This weekend more than 1,200 new graduates of Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the major milestone of earning a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree.
Western Governors University鈥檚 (WGU) Teachers College has created two new online character education professional development pathways for principals and teachers.
