Faces of WGU

Carrie Mair, Master of Arts in Science Education

She graduated with too many job offers, then came back to WGU.

Her mentor helped her continue school amidst personal challenges.

She uses her experience as a nurse to help others, and to help herself at WGU.

He finished his bachelor’s and came back for another degree, and a promotion.

He juggles family, work, and school to give his family a better future.

Staying current with his certifications through WGU helped him succeed.

"The dreams of 19 governors have become [WGU Grad Angie Gonzalez's] dream fulfilled."

—Tom Costello
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

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"While such programs [like Western Governors University] are now the exception, I want them to be the norm."

—US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

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