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January 10, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Research from WGU Labs and Savi Shows Impact of Student Loans on Key Personal, Financial, and Educational Milestones

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, an affiliate of Western Governors University, and Savi, a social impact technology company that helps employees understand, optimize, and...
November 30, 2023 11:56 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Dr. Courtney Hills McBeth Takes Helm as New WGU Chief Academic Officer and Provost

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the appointment of Dr. Courtney Hills McBeth as the university’s new Chief Academic Officer and...
November 13, 2023 13:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Invests In SparkLearn To Bridge The Workplace Learning Gap

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, WGU Labs announced an investment in SparkLearn, a mobile-first, adaptive learning platform that empowers businesses to deliver the most...
November 09, 2023 13:48 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Tackles America’s Nursing Shortage: Expands Nursing Prelicensure Program to 8 New States

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH), announced today the expansion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
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...