Articles from Western Governors University

Collaboration Focused on Expanding Hands-On Training Access for Mental Health Professionals

Joint partnership aims to transform learning design by integrating advanced AI technologies to improve quality, scalability, and accessibility in education.

Leavitt School of Health’s new programs in public health aim to address industry needs and elevate the health status of communities

Staff will deliver more than 750 appreciation kits to more than 40 hospitals across 11 states

In UpSkill America report for WGU, employers shed light on value of digital credentials and skills profiles – and where improvement is needed.

Engagement aims to empower educational institutions with AI-driven insights, enhancing data accessibility and decision-making across the education sector

Multi-decade Analysis Highlights Barriers and Urgent Need for Higher Education and Workforce Overhaul

WGU’s new Heartbeat of Healthcare Scholarship aims to advance access to the program and address the industry’s call for more baccalaureate and graduate nurses

WGU sees potential to positively impact over a million lives in next decade.

The collaboration aims to introduce AI-Powered Individualized Pathways to Upskill, Provide Certifications, and Align Employment Outcomes

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) conferred 50,168 degrees to 49,564 individuals in fiscal year 2024, a historic milestone for the national online, nonprofit university.  Significantly, 67% of those graduates were from one or more underserved populations — students of color, first-generation, rural or low income — a demonstration of WGU’s ability to impact the economic and social mobility of its students.  “We are reinvigorating the pathway to opportunity and having an impact at scale,” said WGU President Scott Pulsipher. “WGU’s educational model, which is student-centric and personalized, works. We are positioning our graduates to start and advance careers in high-demand fields, meeting workforce needs and strengthening the vitality of their families and communities.” 

Award presented at 2024 CompTIA Partner Summit for delivering valuable training to U.S. technology workforce

The Investment Aims to Support the Creation of Pathways to Employment and Career Advancement for Disabled Workers

Leavitt School of Health aims to add 3,000 new nurses to the workforce by 2027.

WGU’s Leavitt School of Health launches comprehensive degree in health science that helps jump-start a career in the healthcare industry

The Collaboration Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Education and Employment to Empower Individuals with Disabilities

SALT LAKE CITY, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, the nonprofit EdTech consulting, incubation, research, and design arm of Western Governors University (WGU), today announced the launch of Solutions Lab, an initiative designed to enhance the student experience and drive key results by crafting and testing innovative solutions that address critical challenges and inequities within WGU's student experience.

WGU’s Leavitt School of Health offers comprehensive industry-aligned degree in psychology to serve evolving workforce demands

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education acknowledges WGU’s nursing education for quality and integrity; grants 10-year accreditation for nursing programs

WGU School of Education is meeting critical need for highly qualified educators

WGU’s new state-of-the-art nursing simulation and learning lab will train 500 new nurses in the region by 2026 and advance health equity through quality nursing education

WGU Labs and the Charles Koch Foundation Drive Successful Conclusion of the College Innovation Network

SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, a leader in accelerating education innovation, today announced Making Space as the winner of its inaugural Accelerator Pitch Competition. The winner was chosen after five finalists pitched their EdTech startup to a panel of judges consisting of senior WGU and Strada Education Foundation leaders alongside an audience of investors, stakeholders, and higher education leaders at the 2024 ASU+GSV Summit.  

The United States Distance Learning Association’s (USDLA) 2024 Awards Recognize University's Commitment to Transforming Learning Landscape

SALT LAKE CITY, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) is proud to announce the election of Joseph Fuller as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Dr. Charles Sorenson, who announced his retirement from the Board in November. Fuller, a distinguished management professor at Harvard Business School and co-director of the school’s Managing the Future of Work project, has been a WGU Trustee since 2017 and brings a deep commitment to aligning the worlds of education, the workforce, and society to the Chair role. During Dr. Sorenson’s eight years of service on the WGU Board, the university awarded more than 290,000 degrees and celebrated incredible milestones including its 25th anniversary. In recognition of his tireless advocacy for education that shaped the healthcare field and WGU’s Board governance, WGU extends its immense gratitude to Dr. Sorenson.WGU believes in the promise of education and remains steadfast in its commitment to improving lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity. Guided by the belief that high-quality, relevant education should be accessible and completable to all who seek it, the university measures its value through three key outcomes: completion, return on investment for graduates, and equity in both access to education and attainment of degrees.

Administrators are split on AI and choosing in-action in the face of uncertainty; low confidence in selecting effective EdTech products

Five finalist companies aim to shape tomorrow's learning landscape through inclusivity, accessibility, and AI innovation

Allen brings nearly 20 years of higher education experience to the role.

Borrowers without a bachelor's degree, women, Black borrowers, and LatinX borrowers are the most affected

Pioneering Nontraditional Programs to Bridge Gaps and Expand Access in Nursing Education

Former SVP and Chief Program Officer at Strada Education Foundation, Hills McBeth will lead academic strategy, program portfolio, and operations for America’s most student-centric and innovative university

The engagement will empower mobile and deskless workers to be successful in a dynamic work landscape

Michael O. Leavitt School of Health to yield more than 4,800 new nursing graduates by 2027

2023 CIN Student EdTech Survey Also Shows Tech Fatigue and Unequal Access to AI Tools Pose New Challenges

Kevon Pascoe is the first graduate of the KFC Foundation’s tuition-free college program, which provides a pathway for KFC restaurant employees enrolled at Western Governors University.

Only 28% of borrowers are aware of all repayment options, including loan forgiveness

The engagement will work toward helping job seekers and employers navigate green career pathways

Western Governors University and WGU Labs analysis reveals the impact of $39 million HEERF III funding on student success

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 close the equity gap in education through the power of writing. Outline It is an interactive writing platform that helps students gain strong foundational writing skills while helping teachers reduce grading time and teach interactively. 

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 Survey. The second annual survey provides new critical insights – including the need for staff and student involvement in adopting educational technology (EdTech) in higher education learning – and shares the importance of evidence-based examples and regular audits for effective implementation.   

The relationship will explore the impact of student loan debt on borrowers and gauge interests of borrowers in furthering their education with WGU

The American Nurses Association estimates 1.2 million new nurses needed by 2030; WGU aims to advance health equity through quality nursing education and add more than 4,800 newly qualified nursing graduates to workforce by 2027

Michael O. Leavitt School of Health aims to add thousands of newly qualified nursing graduates to the workforce by 2027

WGU Labs will pilot the delivery of a degree program utilizing the Nucleos Learning Platform to provide incarcerated adults a secure onramp to higher education.

WGU Labs will pilot the delivery of a degree program on the Nucleos platform to provide incarcerated adults a secure onramp to higher education

Clusiv provides blind and visually impaired job seekers with the critical workforce readiness skills necessary to secure productive and meaningful employment

Year-over-year data show improvements in online learning, but gaps in experience remain

Unmudl’s Skills-To-Jobs™ Marketplace takes today’s learners and introduces tomorrow’s talented workforce

WGU Labs provides leading services to transition programs to CBE curriculum

In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate alumni of Western Governors University (WGU) continued to experience high levels of professional, financial, and personal thriving relative to bachelor’s degree holders nationwide, a report released today by Gallup shows.

Online, nonprofit, accredited Western Governors University (WGU) has appointed Matthew Windrum to serve as government relations director, northeast region. Windrum has more than 15 years of experience in government relations and public policy and will develop relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and leaders of state agencies from Maine to Virginia.