Article from "The Seattle Times" describing a "Web publishing company that rates online colleges and universities says Western Governors University is the nation's top-performing online school."
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.
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.