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Dr. Lisa Chapman Joins WGU North Carolina Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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RALEIGH, N.C., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU North Carolina , an affiliate of the national online nonprofit Western Governors University, has announced that Central Carolina Community College President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman will join its Board of Advisors.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU North Carolina , an affiliate of the national online nonprofit Western Governors University, has announced that Central Carolina Community College President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman will join its Board of Advisors.
  • Prior to that, she served as senior vice president/chief academic officer at the North Carolina Community College System office in Raleigh.
  • "I've known Dr. Chapman for a long time, and it is an absolute honor to have her join WGU North Carolina's Board of Advisors," said Chancellor Truitt.
  • WGU North Carolina is an online competency-based university established to expand access to higher education for North Carolina residents.

WGU Texas, South Texas College Sign Agreement to Make Higher Education More Accessible

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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MCALLEN, Texas, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU Texas and South Texas College (STC) announced today the signing of an agreement that creates pathways for students, employees and graduates to work toward a bachelor's or master's degree and further their education at WGU Texas.

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  • MCALLEN, Texas, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU Texas and South Texas College (STC) announced today the signing of an agreement that creates pathways for students, employees and graduates to work toward a bachelor's or master's degree and further their education at WGU Texas.
  • South Texas College is the largest higher education institution south of San Antonio.
  • "South Texas College students and employees are truly exceptional and eager to continue their college education," said Dr. Shirley A. Reed, South Texas College President.
  • Additionally, South Texas College is the only community college in the State of Texas to offer four baccalaureate degrees.

Arkansas Virtual Academy Highlights Graduates with In-Person Commencement Ceremony

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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Arkansas Virtual Academy(ARVA), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate the Class of 2019 at an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11th.

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  • Arkansas Virtual Academy(ARVA), an online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, will celebrate the Class of 2019 at an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11th.
  • The ceremony will take place at the Connor Performing Arts Center at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock.
  • At least one of this years graduates is a recipient of the Governors Distinguished Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement.
  • Details of the graduation ceremony are as follows:
    Arkansas Virtual Academy is a full-time online public charter school serving students in grades K through 12.

New Gallup Research Shows WGU's High-Quality, Personalized Education Results in Better Outcomes for Graduates

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Graduates of the nonprofit, online, and competency-based university largely credit their personalized education experience, industry-relevant curriculum, and one-to-one faculty support as key contributors to their success.

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  • Graduates of the nonprofit, online, and competency-based university largely credit their personalized education experience, industry-relevant curriculum, and one-to-one faculty support as key contributors to their success.
  • The study examined WGU alumni outcomes based on Gallup's measures of work and life outcomesincluding employee engagement, well-being, and emotional attachment to the university.
  • The study provides insights into these outcomes and the graduates' overall perspectives on their undergraduate experiences.
  • Nearly three-quarters of WGU graduates (72%) strongly agree their degree was worth the costnearly double the percentage of college graduates nationally.

Graduates from 40 States to Participate in WGU Commencement in Cincinnati on Saturday

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Friday, April 26, 2019
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CINCINNATI, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 5,000 graduates, guests, and faculty will celebrate Western Governors University's (WGU) 71stcommencement in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday.

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  • CINCINNATI, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 5,000 graduates, guests, and faculty will celebrate Western Governors University's (WGU) 71stcommencement in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday.
  • The ceremony will celebrate the 6,822 students who have graduated from WGU since Februarygraduates from all across the country who earned their degrees online.
  • Some 647 of those graduates have traveledor are traveling from 40 states and overseas to attend commencement in person.
  • Angie Keilhauer from Nashville, Tennessee, is one of two graduates speaking at the commencement.

WGU Texas, Tarrant County College District Sign Agreement to Make Higher Education More Accessible

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU Texas , and Tarrant County College District (TCCD) announced today the signing of an agreement that creates pathways for students, employees and graduates to work toward a bachelor's or master's degree and further their education at WGU Texas.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WGU Texas , and Tarrant County College District (TCCD) announced today the signing of an agreement that creates pathways for students, employees and graduates to work toward a bachelor's or master's degree and further their education at WGU Texas.
  • WGU Texas is an online, nonprofit, competency-based university established to expand Texans' access to higher education throughout the state.
  • Serving more than 100,000 students each year, Tarrant County College is one of the 20 largesthigher education institutions in the United States.
  • The College has six campuses throughout Tarrant County, including TCC Connect that provides flexibility with e-Learning and Weekend College.

WGU Adds Financial Literacy Resources to Responsible Borrowing Initiative

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Western Governors University (WGU) has announced the addition of new resources as part of its Responsible Borrowing Initiative (RBI).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Western Governors University (WGU) has announced the addition of new resources as part of its Responsible Borrowing Initiative (RBI).
  • The resources will provide students with relevant personal finance tools and easy access to external scholarship opportunities.
  • Through a partnership with Inceptia , WGU students now have access to Financial Avenue, an online financial education program that provides students with the knowledge and tools to become financially capable through the delivery of dynamic and interactive content.
  • "Financial Avenue provides useful, easily digestible resources that help demystify the world of personal finance with a solid foundation in money management," said Bob Collins, WGU's Vice President of Financial Aid.

WGU and Utah Jazz Award Tuition for One Year to Four Students

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Monday, April 22, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Western Governors University (WGU) and the Utah Jazz teamed up to provide fourUtahstudents with a full year of tuition.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Western Governors University (WGU) and the Utah Jazz teamed up to provide fourUtahstudents with a full year of tuition.
  • All four students are new enrollees at WGU and submitted an official entry form earlier in the Jazz season.
  • "The Utah Jazz support the efforts ofWestern Governors Universityto provide online education opportunities with this free tuition program," saidSteve Starks, Utah Jazz president.
  • The majority of WGU students are working adults who benefit from the flexibility and relevance of the online university's competency-based programs.

WGU North Carolina Offers $500,000 in Scholarships to Mako Medical Employees

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Monday, April 15, 2019
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All employees of Mako Medical will be eligible to apply for special Bridge to Success Scholarships from a dedicated fund of $500,000 just for them.

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  • All employees of Mako Medical will be eligible to apply for special Bridge to Success Scholarships from a dedicated fund of $500,000 just for them.
  • "Mako Medical has been named the fastest growing company in the Triangle for three years running," said WGU North Carolina Chancellor Catherine Truitt.
  • "This partnership with WGU North Carolina will allow our employees to apply for scholarships at a student-centered university with a proven model that recognizes their existing knowledge and fosters accelerated learning."
  • WGU North Carolina is an online competency-based university established to expand access to higher education for North Carolina residents.

Richard Merkin MD And The Merkin Family Foundation Announce Gift To Western Governors University

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Richard Merkin, MD, Founder and CEO of Heritage Provider Network,(HPN), one of the nation's leading physician-led managed care organizationsand the Merkin Family Foundation announce a gift to Western Governors University (WGU) to develop a BS Health Services Coordination program and a series of certificates to prepare students for careers in healthcare case management and care coordination.

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  • MARINA DEL REY, Calif., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Richard Merkin, MD, Founder and CEO of Heritage Provider Network,(HPN), one of the nation's leading physician-led managed care organizationsand the Merkin Family Foundation announce a gift to Western Governors University (WGU) to develop a BS Health Services Coordination program and a series of certificates to prepare students for careers in healthcare case management and care coordination.
  • The new program can support upskilling as many as 30,000 practicing healthcare workers nationwide in the principles of high-value care.
  • Western Governors University is uniquely positioned to deliverthese new opportunities from the Merkin Family Foundation for students and I'm proud to be partnering with them," he continued.
  • Students who complete a degree or certificate funded by the Merkin Family Foundation, or current degrees after enhancement with new content, will be known as Richard Merkin Scholars.