Western Governors University celebrated the resilience and dedication of more than 700 new graduates who have earned their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in recent months. This past month, local residents received their degrees from WGU at the university’s commencement ceremony in Phoenix, Ariz. Please see the full list of students below:
Mandy Lowe, M.A. English Language Learning
Danielle Wolcott, M.A. Teaching Elementary Education
Christy Hixson, M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
As a nonprofit accredited online university celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022, WGU offers more than 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
“Having the opportunity to take part in WGU’s commencement and watch graduates like Mandy, Danielle and Christy accept their degrees is a special experience for all of WGU’s staff, students, and families,” said Kim Estep, vice president of WGU’s Southeast region. “This day is a defining moment in our students’ lives, and we are proud to celebrate them.”
Approximately 76 percent of graduates come from historically underserved populations, including first-generation college students, students of color, rural residents, and/or low-income earners. Most WGU graduates work full time, juggling school and family life while completing their degree programsin business, K–12 education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing.
In Tennessee, over 4,300 students are enrolled in WGU, which has conferred more than 8,300 degrees in the state.
To learn more about WGU’s more than 60 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the fields of information technology, business, K-12 teacher education, and healthcare, visit www.wgu.edu.