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WGU Labs Partners with Student Opportunity Center to Scale Experiential Learning at Western Governors University

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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WGU Labs , Inc., an affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU), has announced a partnership with Student Opportunity Center (SOC): implementation research at WGUs College of Business, growth advisory, and financial investment.

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  • WGU Labs , Inc., an affiliate of online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU), has announced a partnership with Student Opportunity Center (SOC): implementation research at WGUs College of Business, growth advisory, and financial investment.
  • SOCs web-based platform helps students source and engage experiential learning (EL) opportunities at and beyond their university.
  • Were thrilled to be working with WGU Labs and WGU as partners and advocates for the future of experiential learning and workforce development.
  • SOC partners with colleges and employers to scale up experiential learning (internship, volunteering, research, project-based learning, other real-world learning) across their organizations.

WGU to Host “Ambition Never Rests” Webinar Series

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Western Governors University (WGU) has announced the launch of a three-part webinar series that focuses on workforce development and higher education.

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  • Western Governors University (WGU) has announced the launch of a three-part webinar series that focuses on workforce development and higher education.
  • The first 60-minute webinar, State of Workforce Development Across Industries , will be moderated by Spencer Stewart, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at WGU, and will debut Thursday, July 16, at 9 a.m. CDT.
  • Cynthia Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Mercy Health Foundation
    Dr. Angie Besendorfer, WGU Regional Vice President, will be providing welcoming remarks for the inaugural webinar session.
  • The Ambition Never Rests virtual series is inspired by the work of leaders across the country who are responding strategically to the pandemic, Besendorfer said.

WGU Joins National Workforce Readiness Campaign to Help Americans Upskill and Reskill

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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The new national campaign will encourage Americans to find something new and offers resources to help them enhance their rsums through skills-based education and training, including online and virtual learning opportunities.

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  • The new national campaign will encourage Americans to find something new and offers resources to help them enhance their rsums through skills-based education and training, including online and virtual learning opportunities.
  • According to the latest jobs report, nearly 18 million Americans now find themselves out of work amid the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This campaign will help Americans of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds develop their skills for the rapidly changing job market by offering resources to help them explore a wide range of education and training options.
  • At WGU, we believe in the transformative power of education, said WGU President Scott Pulsipher.

WGU Washington Welcomes Technology and Economic Development Leader to Advisory Board

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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Today, WGU Washington announced Steven Maheshwary, Governor Inslees director of economic development and lead for the states information & communication technology (ICT) sector, as the newest member of the universitys advisory board.

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  • Today, WGU Washington announced Steven Maheshwary, Governor Inslees director of economic development and lead for the states information & communication technology (ICT) sector, as the newest member of the universitys advisory board.
  • Im proud to join the advisory board and contribute to the important impact WGU Washington is making in this state.
  • WGU Washingtons advisory board helps guide the growth and development of Washingtons only legislatively endorsed, online university.
  • In 2011, the Washington State Legislature created WGU Washington in partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University.

WGU Washington Offers Scholarships to Community and Technical College BAS Graduates

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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WGU Washington announced it will offer an exclusive scholarship opportunity to graduates holding Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees in Information Technology: Computing and Software Development from a Washington state community or technical college.

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  • WGU Washington announced it will offer an exclusive scholarship opportunity to graduates holding Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees in Information Technology: Computing and Software Development from a Washington state community or technical college.
  • A masters degree from WGU Washington will give graduates the credentials, problem solving and leaderships skills that are in high demand.
  • To learn more about the WGU Washington Bachelor of Applied Science Partner Scholarship, visit this link on WGU Washingtons website.
  • Many of WGU Washingtons most successful students are community or technical college graduates, said Andy Moore, Transfer Pathways Manager at WGU Washington.

WGU North Carolina and USO of North Carolina Announce 2020 Military Service Scholarship Winners

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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In February of this year, WGU North Carolina and the USO of North Carolina announced the renewal of the Military Service Scholarships program.

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  • In February of this year, WGU North Carolina and the USO of North Carolina announced the renewal of the Military Service Scholarships program.
  • I heartily congratulate all 2020 winners of the Military Service Scholarships, said WGU North Carolina Chancellor Catherine Truitt.
  • The USO of North Carolina takes great pleasure in congratulating this years recipients of the Military Service Scholarships offered by WGU North Carolina, said Barry Morris, Communications Director of the USO of NC.
  • WGU North Carolina is an online competency-based university established to expand access to higher education for North Carolina residents.

WGU Broadens Healthcare Education Focus, Appoints Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk Executive Dean of College of Health Professions

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Western Governors University (WGU) has appointed Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of its College of Health Professions.

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  • Western Governors University (WGU) has appointed Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of its College of Health Professions.
  • COVID-19 has highlighted the need for expansion and innovation in nearly all aspects of healthcare education, said Dr. Jones-Schenk.
  • Dr. Jones-Schenk joined WGU in 2008, leading the universitys development and launch of the nations first competency-based prelicensure nursing program.
  • Under her leadership, the College of Health Professions has grown to be the nations largest provider of bachelors and masters degrees in nursing.

WGU Names Corey Edwards Director of Northwest Region

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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Western Governors University (WGU) announced the appointment of Corey Edwards as Director of the Northwest Region.

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  • Western Governors University (WGU) announced the appointment of Corey Edwards as Director of the Northwest Region.
  • Corey has demonstrated the tremendous value of aligning higher ed, business and other stakeholders to better serve students and strengthen the local community, said Dr. Tonya Drake, the Regional Vice President for WGUs Northwest Region.
  • At WGU, he will work closely with leaders across Colorado and the region to advance our universitys mission of creating pathways to opportunity and changing lives for the better.
  • WGU has been a valuable resource for contemporary students and employers for more than twenty years, said Edwards.

WGU Washington Awards Degree to Twenty Thousandth Graduate

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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Of all the ambitious, self-starting individuals to receive degrees from WGU Washington, the distinction of being the universitys twenty thousandth graduate goes to Edward Pinto of Quincy.

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  • Of all the ambitious, self-starting individuals to receive degrees from WGU Washington, the distinction of being the universitys twenty thousandth graduate goes to Edward Pinto of Quincy.
  • A state-based subsidiary of nationally recognized, accredited, nonprofit Western Governors University, WGU Washington is open to all qualified Washington residents.
  • WGU Washington is an online, competency-based university designed to expand access to higher education for Washington residents.
  • In 2011, the Washington State Legislature created WGU Washington in partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University.

Connections Academy Schools in Washington Celebrate First-Ever Class of Graduating Seniors

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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Fortunately, due to the school's full-time virtual program and curriculum, seniors at Washington Connections Academy and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy were able to finish their semester and complete all courses despite the public health crisis.

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  • Fortunately, due to the school's full-time virtual program and curriculum, seniors at Washington Connections Academy and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy were able to finish their semester and complete all courses despite the public health crisis.
  • Washington Connections Academy, Pacific Northwest Connections Academy and it's the newest school, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, are all currently enrolling for the 2020-21 school year.
  • Washington Connections Academy, Pacific Northwest Connections Academy and Washington Connections Academy Goldendale are tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable online public schools serving K-12 students across Washington.
  • Washington Connections Academy will serve students in grades K-8, while Washington Connections Academy Goldendale will serve students in grades K-12 beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.