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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Governors University Graduate Name Book which contains the names of WGU graduates that graduated from June 30, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Note: This is not an exhaustive list of WGU graduates.
Western Governors University Undergraduate Name Book which contains the names of WGU graduates that graduated from June 30, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Note: This is not an exhaustive listing of WGU graduates.