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November 07, 2023 06:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

First-Gen College Students Lead the Charge in Online Learning Adoption, New Survey Reveals

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Innovation Network (CIN), a grant-funded initiative spearheaded by WGU Labs, today published the results of its 2023 CIN Student EdTech...
October 30, 2023 13:08 ET | Source: Western Governors University

KFC Foundation's Tuition-Free College Program Marks Milestone With First Graduate

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The KFC Foundation is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as it honors the first graduate from its tuition-free college program. Kevon Pascoe,...
September 27, 2023 10:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Research from WGU Labs and Savi Shows Student Loan Borrowers Are Unaware of Government Programs as Repayment Begins

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University, and Savi, a social impact technology startup that helps employees understand, optimize, and...
August 03, 2023 16:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Invests in Julius to Demystify the Green Jobs Market

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University (WGU), has invested in Julius, a social impact company with the mission to solve the talent...
July 31, 2023 12:02 ET | Source: Western Governors University

“No Strings Attached” Financial Aid from HEERF III Shows 11.2% Boost in Graduation Rates for Low-Income Students

Salt Lake City, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading nonprofit, accredited and online university Western Governors University (WGU) and WGU Labs, the innovation arm of WGU, today announced...
July 12, 2023 15:01 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Partners With Outline It To Unlock The Power of Writing

SALT LAKE CITY, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University (WGU), today announced an investment in Outline It to help support the company's mission to...
June 07, 2023 11:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Survey Reveals Gaps in Partnerships, Trust Critical for Successful Integration of Technology in Higher Education

SALT LAKE CITY, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Innovation Network (CIN), a grant-funded initiative spearheaded by WGU Labs, today published the results of its 2023 CIN Faculty EdTech...
May 23, 2023 16:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Partners with Savi to Explore Impact of Student Loan Debt on College Students

SALT LAKE CITY, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University, has invested in a recent round of funding for Savi, a social impact technology startup, to...
May 22, 2023 11:47 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Expanding Nursing Prelicensure Program: Announces New State-of-the-Art Nursing Simulation Lab in Kansas City, Missouri to Train 1,000+ Nurses By 2026

KANSAS CITY, MO, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) today announced plans to open an 18,000-square-foot nursing prelicensure simulation lab in Kansas City, Missouri...
April 04, 2023 08:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Western Governors University Announces Expansion of Nursing Prelicensure Program to Address the Nation’s Nursing Shortage

SALT LAKE CITY, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH), the nation’s leading institution for nurse education, has expanded...