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October 31, 2025 18:03 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Western Governors University Salutes Night Shift Workers Across the U.S.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health has organized its first nationwide drive to honor night shift workers...
September 10, 2025 11:57 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Launches Achievement Wallet to Help More Than Half a Million Students and Alumni Showcase Career-Ready Skills

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 588,000 students and alumni at Western Governors University now have access to a powerful new tool to help them navigate and shape their...
September 10, 2025 11:33 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Launches Achievement Wallet to Help More Than Half a Million Students and Alumni Showcase Career-Ready Skills

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 588,000 students and alumni at Western Governors University now have access to a powerful new tool to help them navigate and shape their...
May 21, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU and Social Finance Announce Central Health as the Inaugural Employer Partner for Fund Supporting Nursing Education

SALT LAKE CITY, AUSTIN, BOSTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) and Social Finance today announced Austin, Texas-based Central Health as the first employer...
March 20, 2025 09:40 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Announces Finalists in Second Annual Accelerator Competition Supporting Innovation in Education and Workforce Readiness

SALT LAKE CITY, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, the research, development, and investment arm of Western Governors University, today announced five finalists for its second annual WGU...
February 11, 2025 10:12 ET | Source: Western Governors University

New Analysis: How Modernizing Vocational Rehabilitation Can Unlock a $645 Billion Workforce Opportunity

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Millions of skilled individuals with disabilities are eager to work, yet vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals–those trained to support...
January 14, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Invests in Genius Academy to Transform Mental Health Education with Innovative AI-Driven Simulations

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGU Labs, the research, development, and investment arm of Western Governors University, has announced an investment and partnership with Genius...
November 21, 2024 08:00 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Labs Partners with Learning Design Alliance to Revolutionize Teaching and Learning with AI-Driven Solutions

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today WGU Labs, the research, development, and investment arm of Western Governors University (WGU), announced a strategic partnership with the...
November 13, 2024 11:57 ET | Source: Western Governors University

WGU Launches Grad and Undergrad in Public Health

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) recently launched the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Bachelor...
October 31, 2024 17:24 ET | Source: Western Governors University

Western Governors University Salutes Nearly 11,000 Night Shift Nurses with Appreciation Kits

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Governors University (WGU) will honor and celebrate nearly 11,000 night shift nurses and other healthcare professionals across 11 states to...