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AUSTIN, Texas, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In honor of National Nurses Week, and in an effort to address the expanding statewide demand from healthcare providers for registered nurses with baccalaureate credentials, WGU Texas is announcing a new dual-admittance program with select community college partners in the state. The new program, called a Guaranteed Pathway, includes automatic acceptance into specific WGU Texas RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) or RN...
SALT LAKE CITY, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the nation celebrates National Nurses Week, Western Governors University (WGU), www.wgu.edu, is celebrating, too. In the five years since the online, nonprofit university launched its first nursing programs, enrollment in WGU's CCNE*-accredited nursing programs has grown to more than 6,600 nurses, and more than 4,000 have graduated with a BSN or MSN. WGU's nursing programs are part of its newest college, the College of Health...
ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year and the fourth time since 2008, Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, has been awarded the 21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2013 from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). The nonprofit, online university received the award April 30 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the association's annual international conference. The USDLA International Awards are presented...
More than 5,500 nurses now enrolled in WGU's CCNE-accredited online nursing degree programs SALT LAKE CITY, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To commemorate National Nurses Week 2013 and recognize nurses for their vital work, Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, has established the Go Further in Nursing Scholarship. Five scholarships, each valued at up to $500, will be awarded to motivated nurses who wish to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree program in WGU's...
AUSTIN, Texas, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Online, nonprofit university WGU Texas (texas.wgu.edu) announced today that it has signed one of the nation's largest Catholic health systems as a national partner with Western Governors University (WGU). The new partner, CHRISTUS Health, is ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, and includes more than 60 hospitals and facilities in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Iowa, Missouri, Georgia, and...
SAN ANTONIO, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperScholar.org has extended its popular series of "Smart Choice" online education rankings to include three new rankings looking at the most affordable online colleges and universities for online associates, bachelors, and masters degree programs. The rankings take a big picture approach to calculating affordability, considering each online school's accreditation and marketability in addition to tuition costs. "Getting a good education at...
Leading business-media publication notes online university's affordable, high-quality, competency-based approach to education SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Online, nonprofit university Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, was honored this week in Fast Company's annual Most Innovative Companies issue, ranking among leading businesses including Apple, Amazon, Google, and Target along with such rising newcomers as Square, Fab, and Tumblr. The Most...
Former Governor Jeb Bush to address graduates and faculty at online university's 24(th) commencement ceremony February 9 at 9:45 a.m. EST at Atlanta's Philips Arena SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Western Governors University (WGU), www.wgu.edu, the nonprofit online university established by 19 U.S. governors, will host its 24th semi-annual commencement on Saturday, February 9, at the Philips Arena in Atlanta. The university, which has more than 39,000...
At competency-based online university, faculty members serve as full-time mentors whose sole responsibility is facilitating student learning and success AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the country recognizes the value of mentorship during National Mentoring Month this January, online WGU Texas http://texas.wgu.edu celebrates the contributions of the mentors who work all year to ensure the success of our students. WGU Texas is a competency-based...
A degree from an accredited online university is still a smart investment SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's New Year's resolution time, and adults across the country are looking for ways to make positive changes to their lives. One resolution that can have a positive and lasting impact is completing a bachelor's or master's degree. Earning a college degree nearly doubles lifetime earning potential, and even during the recession, the unemployment rate for...
