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WGU hired Keith Smith as senior vice president on Nov 28th 22'.
Western Governors University has named Keith Smith as senior vice president of the Michael O. Leavitt School of Health, a national, nonprofit and accredited school of health, effective Nov. 28.
Nov 28, 2022 | wgu.eduMadriverhospital partners with WGU
Mad River Community Hospital (MRCH) has announced a partnership with Western Governors University (WGU) that would reportedly provide training to healthcare workers in Northern California, including the ability to earn bachelor's and master's degrees.
Nov 16, 2022 | krcrtv.comWGU hired Stacey Ludwig Johnson as senior vice president (SVP) of WGU and executive dean on Oct 24th 22'.
Western Governors University (WGU) has announced the appointment of Stacey Ludwig Johnson, Ph.D. as the new senior vice president (SVP) of WGU and executive dean of the School of Education, effective October 24, 2022.
Oct 25, 2022 | wgu.eduCccneb partners with WGU
In a similar vein, Central Community College (CCC) has partnered with Western Governors University, a private online university based out of Utah for ease of transfer between the schools.
Sep 13, 2022 | columbustelegram.comWGU hired Kerry Healey on Sep 13th 22'.
Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the appointment of Kerry Healey to its board of trustees to serve a two-year term.
Sep 12, 2022 | wgu.eduU.S. Naval Community College partnered with WGU on Sep 1st 22'.
The U.S. Naval Community College, in partnership with Western Governors University, began its first classes for the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance September 1, 2022.
Sep 1, 2022 | navy.milSheetz Inc. partners with WGU
Sheetz announced that it is partnering with Western Governors University, a nationwide online higher education institution with over 136,000 students.
Aug 18, 2022 | bizjournals.comWestern Governors University launches nine Skills Library collections
Western Governors University (WGU) announced the debut release of nine Skills Library collections.
Jan 1, 2022 | globenewswire.comWestern Governors University partners with Crosspurpose
WGU is partnering with CrossPurpose, a local nonprofit, to offer scholarships to individuals who are overcoming relational, economic and spiritual poverty through career and community development.
Jan 1, 2022 | denverpost.comWGU launched Master’s of Science in Nursing on Feb 24th 22'.
To address this issue, the College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of a Master’s of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Degree.
Jan 1, 2022 | wgu.eduWGU hires Elizabeth McCarthy as strategic partnerships manager
Online, nonprofit, accredited Western Governors University (WGU) has appointed Virginia resident Elizabeth McCarthy as strategic partnerships manager to develop relationships in District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Jan 1, 2022 | bizjournals.comWGU partnered with Newriver on Mar 10th 22'.
Western Governors University (WGU) today announced a new partnership with New River Community and Technical College (New River CTC).
Jan 1, 2022 | wwnrradio.comWGU launches Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
In response, Western Governors University, one of the nation’s largest nursing schools in the country with 26,000 current students, introduced a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program to address the issue.
Jan 1, 2022 | westgov.orgWGU recognized as number one online school in Military Friendly® School’s 2022-2023 designation
WGU has been named the number one online school in Military Friendly® School’s 2022-2023 designation.
Jan 1, 2022 | dicksoncountysource.comDrakestate partners with WGU
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Drake State Community & Technical College announced a partnership with nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU), allowing Drake State students and employees to pursue four-year and graduate degrees in high-demand sectors critical to the Huntsville area and Alabama employers.
Jan 1, 2022 | hbcucampaignfund.orgWGU partnered with McDonald's on Jan 1st 22'.
Western Governors University (WGU) has partnered with McDonald’s and the company’s independent franchisees to help assist employees in earning their degrees.
Jan 1, 2022 | westnewsmagazine.comWGU partnered with Minnesota Rural Electric Association on May 15th 22'.
In an effort to empower residents in rural areas of Minnesota to go back to school and further their education, Western Governors University (WGU) recently announced it has partnered with the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) to provide $50,000 in scholarships to Minnesotans who are served by an electric cooperative and are interested in pursuing a degree from the fully online, nonprofit university.
Jan 1, 2022 | mrea.orgWGU promoted Terrance Hopson to Regional Vice President for the Midwest Region on Jul 18th 22'.
CHICAGO— Western Governors University (WGU) today announced that Dr. Terrance Hopson has been promoted to the position of Regional Vice President for the Midwest Region.
Jan 1, 2022 | wgu.eduThe Triangle Tribune partners with WGU
The Triangle Tribune is proud to partner with Western Governors University on preparing Black, Latina, and Native American women for the technology field and the career paths ahead of them.”
Jan 1, 2022 | triangletribune.comWGU is developing virtual wallet system
Western Governor’s University, an online institution that focuses on competency-based education, is also working on a virtual wallet system — with IBM, the National Student Clearinghouse, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, and the workforce initiative Skillful Indiana — focused on competencies backed by university coursework and employment.
Jan 1, 2021 | edscoop.comWGU launched Character Education Professional Learning program for teachers and principals on Jul 1st 21'.
Western Governors University’s (WGU) Teachers College, the nation’s largest college of education, has launched the Character Education Professional Learning (CEPL) program for teachers and principals.
Jan 1, 2021 | wgu.eduWGU partners with San Jacinto Community College
Western Governors University, also known as WGU Texas, has entered into a partnership with Lone Star College and San Jacinto College.
Jan 1, 2019 | chron.com