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Archive for March, 2009
CBS 4 in Denver Features WGU in “Beat The Recession By Taking Classes Online.”
WGU on March 10, 2009
“When the economy tanks, many professionals look to further their education. It’s a way to increase their earning potential and in this tough job market, a way to reinvent themselves for a career change.
But how do professionals with a mortgage, car payment and other grown-up responsibilities find the time to plunge back into college? They go to an online university where the classroom comes to you.”
— Molly Hughes, Reporting for CBS 4 Denver
Western Governors University was recently featured on the CBS TV affiliate in Denver. The consumer segment covered how online learning is a perfect fit for busy professionals who are looking to further their education in this tough job market.
To view the full coverage, click here.
First “Creating Connections” Summit
WGU on March 6, 2009
“Western Governors University held a summit for Texas teachers Saturday at Global High School in Waxahachie with about 40 online students from across the state in attendance.
WGU is an online university and this summit, “Creating Connections,” was the first one ever held. Its purpose was to allow WGU students, graduates, instructors and the Texas Advisory Board to meet in person, some for the first time, and to interact with one another while learning things that will help them find a job and when they are in the classroom.”
To view the full article, click here.
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