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February 24, 2022 12:41 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU’s College of Health Professions Launches Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As nearly one in five U.S. adults suffer from mental, behavioral or emotional disorders, the demand for effective mental healthcare is outpacing the...
February 17, 2022 11:59 ET | Source: Western Governors University

More than 1,100 Students to Participate in WGU’s Commencement in Dallas on Saturday

DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the dedication and perseverance of 1,180 new graduates who have earned their bachelor’s and...
February 16, 2022 11:49 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Report Demonstrates How Virtual Communities Can Foster Belonging in Online Learning Settings

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Innovation Network (CIN), an initiative spearheaded by WGU Labs, today published the results of a study that illuminates the importance...
February 10, 2022 11:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Accelerator at WGU Labs Invests in AI-based Platform to Reimagine Digital Engagement of Students and Alumni

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Accelerator at WGU Labs, an affiliate of online, nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU), today announced an investment in and strategic...
February 09, 2022 11:37 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Celebrates the Debut Release of Skills Library Collections

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) announced the debut release of nine Skills Library collections. These collections are a centralized and...
January 27, 2022 14:41 ET | Source: Western Governors University

More than 600 Students to Participate in WGU’s Winter Virtual Commencement on Saturday

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the resilience and dedication of more than 600 new graduates who have earned...
December 02, 2021 11:06 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU’s College of Health Professions Launches Redesigned and Expanded BSN Program

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of a redesigned Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing...
November 18, 2021 12:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

More than 1,000 Students to Participate in WGU’s In-Person Commencement in Las Vegas on Saturday

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend, Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate the resilience and dedication of more than 1,000 new graduates who have earned their...
October 21, 2021 08:48 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Western Governors University and the National Governors Association Announce Strategic Partnership

WASHINGTON and SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and the National Governors Association (NGA) announced today a strategic partnership to address...
October 06, 2021 11:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU’s College of Health Professions Launches Two Nursing Certificates

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of two post-master’s certificates for...