KMBC Channel 9 segment on the launch of WGU Missouri. This segment aired at 6:07pm. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and WGU President Bob Mendenhall briefly speak in this clip.
Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Missouri and WGU. This document, in conjunction with Executive Order 13-04 from the State of Missouri, establishes WGU Missouri.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and Western Governors University President Bob Mendenhall introduce the state to WGU Missouri in this February 15, 2013, news conference in Kansas City. WGU Missouri is a new, state-based online university offering more than 50 high-quality accredited degree programs in the fields of business, information technology, teacher education, and health professions (including nursing).
Executive Order 13-04, signed by Missouri Governor, Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon. Missouri Secretary of State, Jason Kander, also signed this executive order. This document, in conjunction with the Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Missouri and Western Governors University, establishes WGU Missouri.
Governor Jay Nixon explains why the state of Missouri partnered with Western Governors University to create WGU Missouri, a nonprofit, accredited, online university with a learning model he calls "perfect for the Show Me State." After all, WGU Missouri's competency-based online degree programs allow students to advance as soon as they can show that they have mastered the material they need to know to be successful in their degree field.
Segment from KOLR Channel 10 in Springfield, Missouri. Segment is about the launch of WGU Missouri and how WGU Missouri is "courting a very different demographic" than traditional higher education.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Centene Corporation, allowing Centene employees to receive discounted tuition.
Clip from KOAM Channel 7 about Dr. Angie Besendorfer leaving the Joplin Schools Assistant Superintendent position for the WGU Missouri Chancellor position.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU Missouri Chancellor, Angie Besendorfer joining an elite group of 38 Missouri business and state leaders chosen to participate in Leadership Missouri.
Missouri employers, civic leaders, and Governor Jay Nixon affirm that when busy adults attend college with WGU Missouri, they graduate prepared to advance in their careers.
Governor Jay Nixon, Missouri employers and WGU Missouri graduates explain why this accredited online college is the preferred choice for busy adults seeking to gain their degree.
Governor Jay Nixon, Missouri employers and WGU Missouri graduates explain why this accredited online college is the preferred choice for busy adults seeking to gain their degree.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the articulation agreement between WGU Missouri and Metropolitan Community College (MCC) that allows MCC graduates and staff reduced WGU Missouri tuition.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the articulation agreement between WGU Missouri and St. Louis Community College (STLCC) allowing STLCC graduates and staff to receive discounted WGU Missouri tuition.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU being honored for the fourth consecutive year with the 21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2014 Award from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
WGU Missouri press release announcing an articulation agreement between WGU Missouri and Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) allowing OTC graduates and staff to smoothly transfer to, and receive discounted tuition to, WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Joplin Schools to offer Joplin School employees tuition discounts at WGU Missouri.
Segment from KODE 12 about Joplin Schools in Missouri partnering with WGU Missouri, circa June of 2014. Segment titled "WGU R8 Agreement" and "WGU & R-VIII."
WGU Missouri press release announcing an agreement between WGU Missouri and the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) to allow graduates of MCCA to transfer seamlessly, and receive tuition discounts, to WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the report "Ready to Work: Job-Driven Training and American Opportunity" which recognizes WGU for providing affordable, competency-based postsecondary education.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the first commencement of WGU Missouri on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Governor Jay Nixon will deliver the commencement address.
Order of Events: National Anthem sung by Mary Alberici; Welcome and Opening Remarks delivered by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Commencement Address delivered by the Governor of Missouri, the Honorable Jay Nixon; Graduate Speakers, James Winchester, Lisa Schilling, April Fadness, and Roy Shandy; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Closing Remarks by WGU President, Dr. Robert W. Mendenhall; Recessional. WGU Missouri's Inaugural Commencement was held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in St. Louis Missouri.
Program for the WGU Missouri's Inaugural Commencement. The Honorable Jay Nixon, Governor of Missouri, delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held in St. Louis, Missouri.
Despite being a single mother in a rural area, April Fadness realized her dream of becoming a teacher with WGU Missouri's flexible and affordable competency-based program. April shared her story as a speaker at the online university's inaugural commencement on August 9, 2014 in St. Louis.
Before completing his MBA with WGU Missouri, James Winchester of Bonne Terre, Missouri had worked for three decades in Walmart management in several states. He wanted to show his kids that even long-deferred dreams can be achieved. He shared his story as a speaker at the online university's inaugural commencement on August 9, 2014 in St. Louis.
Lisa Schilling didn't consider herself a natural student, but WGU Missouri's learning model helped her pursue her dream of becoming a nurse educator. Lisa shared her story as a speaker at the online university's inaugural commencement on August 9, 2014 in St. Louis.
Roy Shandy was discouraged, jobless, and abusing alcohol when he started with WGU Missouri. With the encouragement of his WGU mentor, though, he realized his potential and got his dream job as an ethical hacker. Roy shared his story as a speaker at the online university's inaugural commencement on August 9, 2014 in St. Louis.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and the State of Missouri Office of Administration to offer Missouri state employees a tuition discount to WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the availability of the WGU Missouri Military Appreciation Scholarship, extended in partnership with the National Military Family Association (NMFA).
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) to provide 45,000 educators and school employees discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing Mercy Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Linda Knodel to WGU Missouri's Health Professions Program Council.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the second anniversary of WGU Missouri and several milestones. The milestones being more than 2,000 students enrolled and nearly $200,000 in awarded scholarships to Missourians in the past two years.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU graduates are more engaged at work and report better overall well-being than national average according to a 2014 WGU Gallup-Purdue Alumni report.
WGU Missouri press release announcing three new partnerships which will offer more than 39,000 employees of school districts in Missouri reduced tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the second straight year that WGU has been recognized by University Research & Review (UR&R) as a "Best Value School."
WGU Missouri is an online, competency-based university that helps Missouri residents finish their degree, wherever life has taken them. It's a college that fits your life and your schedule, and strives to make graduation a reality for you. WGU Missouri - Education That Works For You.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the sixth time WGU has been honored with the 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning from United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
We all graduated from WGU Missouri for different reasons. But we all came to WGU Missouri for the same reasons—to earn a degree employers respect and earn it faster, for half the cost of other online universities. WGU Missouri: Education That Works for You.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sung by Mary Alberici; Welcome and Opening Remarks delivered by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Commencement Address delivered by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercy, Lynn Britton; Graduate Speakers, Kimberly Baker, Frank Noto, Lesli Roy; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Closing Remarks by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Recessional. Commencement was held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Touhill Performing Arts Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Program for the June 27, 2015 WGU Missouri Commencement. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercy, Lynn Britton, delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held at Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
A baby boomer just a few years from retirement, Frank Noto knew he didn’t want to just “sit on a bench in the park dispensing wisdom to pigeons.” Crafting his own version of retirement, Frank decided to enroll at WGU Missouri to fulfill his dream of teaching. Hear his story here.
Flexibility was foremost when it came to Kim Baker’s decision to go back to school. Kim made education a priority as a busy mother to two boys and a demanding career. Listen to how her degree from WGU Missouri was an important catalyst in her goal to “lead change on multiple levels.”
Family is at the heart of Lesli’s Roy’s educational journey. As a student, she dealt with personal trials and challenges, but the support of her loved ones made all the difference. And coming from a family of teachers, Lesli’s degree from WGU Missouri now allows her to join their ranks. Hear Lesli’s story here.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU Missouri's Saturday, June 27, 2015 commencement. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercy, Lynn Britton delivered the commencement address.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Hannibal Regional Healthcare System (HRHS), allow HRHS discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Hallmark, allowing Hallmark employees a tuition discount at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Phelps County Regional Medical Center (PCRMC), allowing PCRMC employees a tuition discount from WGU Missouri.
Going back to school can seem impossible - so much money, so much time! But WGU Missouri makes it possible, for half the cost, on average, of other online programs.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU's engaging experience, supportive faculty, and rigorous coursework according to the results of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
WGU Missouri press release announces the partnership between WGU Missouri and BJC HealthCare, allowing BJC HealthCare employees a tuition discount at WGU Missouri.
Segment from KODE Channel 12 titled "Virtual Institution." WGU Missouri Chancellor Dr. Angie Besendorfer lobbies to have WGU Missouri named as Missouri's "virtual institution."
KSNF Channel 16 segment on WGU Missouri. Dr. Angie Besendorfer, WGU Missouri Chancellor, spoke to the Missouri State House and Senate to name WGU Missouri as Missouri's "virtual institution."
WGU Missouri press release announcing discounted tuition to graduates and employees of the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA), and the availability of the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU Missouri graduate, Executive Director of the Missouri State Board of Nursing, Lori Scheidt being recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) with the Meritorious Service Award.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sung by Dina Schoenfeld; Welcome and Opening Remarks by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Commencement Address delivered by Governor of the State of Missouri, the Honorable Jay Nixon; Graduate Speakers, Arnold Hogue, Justine Eubanks, Janine Lange; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Closing Remarks by WGU President, Scott D. Pulsipher; Recessional. Commencement was held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Program for the June 25, 2016 WGU Missouri Commencement. The Honorable Jay Nixon, Governor of the State of Missouri, delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held in St. Louis, Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Mosaic Life Care allowing Mosaic Life Care employees access to a tuition discount to WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and St. Anthony's Medical Center, allowing St. Anthony Medical Center employees a tuition discount at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Harrah's North Kansas City, allowing Harrah's North Kansas City employees discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the availability of the Gateway to Your Future Scholarship, offered in honor of the 51st anniversary of the completion of the Gateway Arch.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (GEHA), allowing GEHA employees a discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the creation of the Chancellor's Club, which will serve to help encourage working adults to further their education.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Blue Valley Hospital, allowing Blue Valley Hospital employees discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the WGU Missouri Bachelor of Science, Business - Human Resource Management degree program is in full alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) "HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates."
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), allowing employees of AWG discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and Arverst Bank, allowing Arvest Bank employees discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and UPS Central Plains, allowing UPS Central Plains employees discounted tuition at WGU Missouri.
WGU Missouri press release announcing the partnership between WGU Missouri and KC Scholars, allowing WGU Missouri to waive tuition for students who are awarded the KC Scholars Adult Learner Scholarship.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU Missouri being honored with the Arcus People's Choice Award at the St. Louis Regional Chamber's 4th Annual Arch Awards ceremony.
WGU Missouri press release announcing WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer, will speak at the Milken Educators Awards Forum in conjunction with the 2017 National Tap Conference.
Order of Events: Processional; National Anthem sang by Krista Masters; Welcome and Opening Remarks by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Commencement Address delivered by Author and Business Innovation Facilitator, William A. Donius; Graduate Speakers were Joseph Mobley, Rebecca Balfanz, Lana Borden, Tara Lavelle; Conferral of Degrees by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Closing Remarks by WGU Missouri Chancellor, Dr. Angie Besendorfer; Recessional. Commencement was held on Saturda, June 24, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Program for the Saturday, June 24, 2017 WGU Missouri Commencement. Author and Business Innovation Facilitator, William A. Donius delivered the Commencement Address. This commencement was held in St. Louis, Missouri.
Press release announcing the appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Michal McMillan to the WGU Missouri Advisory Board.
Press release announcing the results of a survey revealing WGU Missouri students benefiting in a variety of way from the fully online, nonprofit university's competency-based learning model.
Press release announcing the partnership between the Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis and WGU to provide employees access to tuition discounts and scholarships.
Press release announcing WGU being recognized by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) as the 2017 Academia Partner of the Year.
Press release announcing being named as the recipient of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) 2017 Institutional Service Award, and the honor of the Online Learning Consortium's (OLC) 2017 OLC Digital Learning Innovation Award (DLIAward).