WGU Tennessee press release announcing the launch of WGU Tennessee. Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam and WGU President, Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall signed a memorandum of understanding that officially establishes WGU Tennessee.
Memorandum of Understanding establishing WGU Tennessee. Governor of the State of Tennessee, Bill Haslam and President of WGU, Robert Mendenhall signed this document.
On July 8, 2013 Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and WGU President Robert Mendenhall signed a Memorandum of Understanding creating WGU Tennessee. This is a video of clips from the event.
Tennessee's online university has caught the attention of students, educators, and employers across the state. Hear from WGU graduate Michael Jordan, Governor Bill Haslam, WGU Tennessee Chancellor Kimberly Estep, WGU President Bob Mendenhall, and faculty member Tiffany Ferencz about what a state-endorsed, online, accredited, competency-based university means for Tennesseans.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing an agreement between WGU Tennessee and Chattanooga State Community College, making it easier for graduates of Chattanooga State to transfer to WGU.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing an articulation agreement between WGU Tennessee and Northeast State Community College, allowing Northeast State graduates and employees to receive discounted tuition at WGU Tennessee.
Video from 2013 of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam explaining the "Drive to 55" Initiative and how WGU Tennessee can help Tennesseans accomplish that goal.
Thirty second television spot for WGU Tennessee featuring Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam; VP, Human Resources, HCA, John Steele; SVP, Chief Legal Officer, Eastman Chemical, David Golden; and COO, Tristar Skyline Medical Center, Jill Howard. Advertisement also know as "WGU Tennessee - Education Is the Key." Advertisement set to air across Tennessee in February 2014.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing WGU being named a partner in 100Kin10, a multi-sector network addressing the national imperative to train 100,000 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers by 2021.
Business leaders across the state agree: WGU Tennessee is a flexible, affordable way for working adults in Tennessee to back to school and complete a degree.
Thirty second television spot for WGU Tennessee featuring Governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam; VP, Human Resources, HCA, John Steele; and Chairman and CEO of Ingram Industries, John Ingram. Advertisement also know as "WGU Tennessee - Education Is the Key."
WGU Tennessee advertisement featuring Sage the Night Owl. "I get it, I get that going back to school is the logical next step—I just want to be sure all the effort pays off..." follow Sage's advice.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing that for the fourth consecutive year, and fifth time since 2008, WGU has been honored with the 21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2014 Award from the Unites States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
WGU Tennessee press release announcing WGU Tennessee nursing programs will retain their accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through June of 2024.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the availability of the Future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Teachers of America Scholarship.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sang by Donice Stimeare; Welcome and Opening Remarks by WGU Tennessee Chancellor Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Commencement Address delivered by the Senior Vice President/Chief HR and Diversity Officer of FedEx Express, and WGU Tennessee Advisory Board Member, Shannon Brown; Graduate Speakers were Miranda Good, Jeff Gebhart, Tabitha Calvin, and Shannon Tucker; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Closing Remarks by WGU President, Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall; Recessional. This video is the complete recording of WGU Tennessee's Inaugural Commencement Ceremony, held on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville.
Program for the WGU Tennessee's Inaugural Commencement Ceremony. The Senior Vice President/Chief HR and Diversity Officer, FedEx Express, and WGU Tennessee Advisory Board Member, Shannon Brown, delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing WGU being recognized by the Whits House. Vice President Joe Biden praised WGU for its use of competency-based education to help its students gain the skills employers need.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, participating in a panel of university presidents focused on the future of higher education in the state of Tennessee, titled the "Nashville Ahead" panel.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the partnership between WGU Tennessee and the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM), to launch the CNM Leaders in Nonprofit Scholarship.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the partnership between WGU and the National Military Family Association (NMFA) to offer the WGU Military Appreciation Scholarship.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing that for the eighth consecutive year, WGU has been named a Top School by "Military Advanced Education" (MAE) in its upcoming 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing a new study by Eduventures naming WGU the producer of the largest number of science and math teachers in the United States.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the partnership between WGU Tennessee and StraighterLine to make the path to a degree even more straightforward and affordable.
"This Happened" is a new TV advertisement airing across Tennessee. Visit the WGU Tennessee website to learn more about our more than 50 bachelor's and master's degree programs!
WGU Tennessee Chancellor Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, is interviewed on "Live on Local 24 Midday" in Memphis, an ABC affiliate. Dr. Estep discusses the Tenn-K Scholarship, a new $10,000 scholarship that covers more than 80% of the total cost of attending WGU Tennessee online.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing that WGU awards the fourth-largest number of bachelor's degrees in nursing and the ninth-largest number of master's degrees in nursing to minorities in the United States, according to "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education."
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the partnership between WGU and Scholastic to create the Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week 2015.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing an agreement between WGU and the American Red Cross, allowing WGU nursing students to fulfill clinical requirements with volunteer work through local Red Cross chapters.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the partnership between WGU Tennessee and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce to launch the Nashville Area Chamber Complete College Scholarship.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sang by Camille Nelson, Ph.D.; Welcome and Opening Remarks by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Commencement Address delivered by the Executive Director, Tennessee Promise/Drive to 55, Office of Governor Bill Haslam, Mike Krause; Graduate Speakers were Shonna Wessels, Arby Dickert, David Hall, and Joe Turner; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Master's Hooding by WGU Provost, Dr. David E. Leasure; Closing Remarks by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Recessional.
On Saturday, July 11, 2015, WGU Tennessee held its second annual commencement ceremony at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel to recognize 270 bachelor's and master's degree graduates from the past 12 months, 83 of whom walked at the event.
Program for the July 11, 2015 WGU Tennessee Commencement. The Executive Director of the Tennessee Promise/Drive to 55, Office of Governor Bill Haslam, Mike Krause, delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the full, official approval of the baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs offered by WGU Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Nurses.
Clip from WREG Channel 3 about the partnership between Leadership Memphis and WGU Tennessee to launch the Graduate Memphis Scholarship, or the Leadership Memphis Scholarship.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the WGU Teachers College being named the "best value" in teacher education by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ).
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the WGU being awarded a certificate of excellence from USA Funds for achieving a significant reduction in its federal load default rate.
"I don't know. Going back to school just seems impossible. It's too much money, and there's not enough time" Find out how WGU Tennessee reinvented higher.
WSMV Channel 4 program "4 News and More at Midday" segment on WGU Tennessee. WGU Tennessee student Brittany McGhee and WGU Tennessee Chancellor Dr. Kimberly Estep are interviewed.
WSMV Channel 4 program "4 News and More at Midday" segment on WGU Tennessee. WGU Tennessee student Brittany McGhee and WGU Tennessee Chancellor Dr. Kimberly Estep are interviewed.
"But an online university feels so impersonal. What if I need help?" Find out how WGU Tennessee's personalized faculty mentor support is just one of the things that makes an online degree program at WGU Tennessee a different kind of learning experience.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing that for the second year in a row, WGU is among the top producers of nursing degrees awarded to minority students according to "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education" magazine.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the high levels of student engagement, faculty support, and overall educational experience, according to the latest results of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the availability of $20,000 in WGU Teacher Appreciation Scholarships in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the naming of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Carol Ross-Spang to the WGU Tennessee Advisory Board.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the renewal of an articulation agreement that has allowed Motlow State Community College faculty, staff, and graduates to further their education.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing Resolution 198, an agreement between WGU Tennessee and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, which offer discounted tuition to more than 9,200 Metropolitan Government employees.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sang by Jannelle Means; Welcome and Opening Remarks by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Commencement Address delivered by Stones River Group President, Mark Cate; Graduate Speakers are Michelle Rencher, Joel Chappell Jr., Melvin Douglass, Dolores Bowman; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Closing Remarks by WGU President, Scott D. Pulsipher; Recessional.
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, WGU Tennessee held its third-annual commencement ceremony at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center to recognize 556 bachelor's and master's degree graduates from the past 12 months, 142 of whom walked at the event.
Program for the September 24, 2016 WGU Tennessee Commencement. The President of the Stones River Group, Mark Cate, delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the 3,000 enrolled students in WGU Tennessee, and the availability of ten "Good Things Come in Threes" Scholarships.
WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kim Estep, was featured on Memphis' ABC affiliate on October 28, 2016. Amy Speropoulos, host of Local Memphis Live, invited Dr. Estep on the show to discuss recent milestones for WGU Tennessee that are being celebrated with a new scholarship offer.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing the appointment of the President of Holston Valley Medical Center, Tim Atteberry, to the WGU Tennessee Advisory Board.
WJHL, the Tri Cities premier TV news station, welcomed WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly Estep, and President of Holston Valley Medical Center, Tim Attebery (a WGU alum), to the studio to chat about the nonprofit university's three-year anniversary.
WGU Tennessee press release announcing, that for the third year in a row, that WGU Tennessee will award ten $10,000 scholarships as part of its "Tenn-K" Scholarship program.
On January 10, 2017, Chancellor Estep and Lynn Fant-Burke visited WRCB Chattanooga to discuss the Tenn-K Scholarship program, competency-based education and the WGU Tennessee experience. Fant-Burke was a 2016 recipient of the Tenn-K Scholarship, and is pursuing her Master's of Science in Nursing at essentially no cost due to the scholarship.
"I don't know. Going back to school just seems impossible. It's too much money, and there's not enough time" Find out how WGU Tennessee reinvented higher.
Press release announcing the launch of the Fulfilling the Promise initiative, which encourages recent community college graduates to pursue a bachelor's degree.
News segment from WATE-TV, the ABC-affiliated television station for East Tennessee, featuring a segment on WGU Tennessee with WGU Tennessee Chancellor Dr. Kimberly K. Estep.
Press release announcing that Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam will deliver the commencement address during WGU Tennessee's fourth commencement ceremony.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sang by Donice Stimeare; Welcome and Opening Remarks delivered by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Introduction of Governor Haslam by Randy Boyd; Commencement Address delivered by the Governor of the State of Tennessee, the Honorable Bill Haslam; Graduate Speakers are Tina Pugh, Douglas Wede, David Saulsbury, and Sabine Laporte; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Tennessee Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly K. Estep; Closing Remarks by the President of WGU, Scott D. Pulsipher; Recessional.
This WGU Tennessee Commencement took place on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This was the fourth-annual commencement ceremony. 620 bachelor's and master's degree candidates from the past 12 months were recognized - 189 of whom walked at the ceremony.
Program for the Saturday, August 26, 2017 WGU Tennessee Commencement. Randy Boyd introduced the Tennessee State Governor, The Honorable Bill Haslam, who delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held in Nashville, Tennessee.
Press release announcing a partnership between the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), UT Martin, and WGU Tennessee to hold a panel discussion on affordability, responsible borrowing, and return on investment in higher education.
Press release announcing WGU students reporting significantly higher quality interactions with faculty as well as overall satisfaction, according to the 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
Clip from the 6:00pm broadcast of WDEF Channel 12 Chattanooga, Tennessee. Natalie Fiddler, a pre-school teacher, was awarded a surprise scholarship to WGU Tennessee.