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Going Back to School this Fall?

admin on August 27, 2010

“Back to School” isn’t just for kids these days—an ever-increasing number of adults are heading back to college to finish a degree or get an advanced degree. An accredited degree in a high-demand field can make a significant difference in both employment and lifelong earning potential. However, most adults need the flexibility and accessibility of a non-traditional college, and for many, an online university is the best fit for their busy lives. But going to college, even going online, requires a significant investment in both time and money, so prospective students need to be smart consumers.

Non-profit Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, offers five tips to help working adults find the best value in an online university.

Read all Five Tips for Going Back to School

Join the LinkedIn WGU Group!

admin on May 19, 2010

Do you want to connect with students, employees and friends of WGU? Do you use LInkedIn? Read the latest WGU news,  start conversations and make new contacts by joining the new WGU group!

Go to WGU’s LinkedIn Group page now.

Wednesday Career Cafe

WGU on May 18, 2010

WGU Career Services presents  Wednesday Career Cafe Workshops. These thirty-minute webinars are designed to help you succeed in your job search. Whether you are a new student at WGU or approaching graduation, plan to attend these informative workshops to help you develop the skills you need to get ahead.

May 19:  Opportunities in Federal Service- Part 2: Mastering the Federal Application Process

May 26: Strategic Interviewing

All workshops have a morning and evening session and are held online. For more session times and more information please visit the WGU Alumni Site.

Western Governors University Holds the Line: No Tuition Increase This Year

WGU on September 22, 2009

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While other universities are raising tuition 10% to 30%,  WGU stays firm with no increase this year. Undergraduate tuition to remain at $5,890 per year, which has only increased $200 in the past four years. To read the full release click here.

Western Governors University Enrollment Passes 15,000

WGU on September 15, 2009

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Enrollment at WGU has risen 43% in the past two years. With degree programs in business, health care, information technology and teaching there is no better time to earn your degree and advance in your career . To read the full release click here.