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Knoxville residents travel to Austin for commencement program
KNOXVILLE – Local residents Felecia Anderson and Kimberly Elmer recently traveled to Austin, Texas, to receive their diplomas at WGU's fall commencement. Anderson earned her Bachelor of Science in health information management, and Elmer earned her Bachelor of Science in software development.
“It’s a special experience to be part of WGU commencement. Watching our graduates like Felecia and Kimberly accept their diplomas after all of their dedication and hard work is a proud moment for everyone at WGU Tennessee,” said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, chancellor of WGU Tennessee. “Each and every one of our students works hard, both in and out of their degree program, and the commencement is a celebration of their accomplishments. This is a monumental time in their lives, and we are honored to be a part of it.”
WGU Tennessee is an online, nonprofit university formed in 2013 through a partnership between the state of Tennessee and nationally recognized Western Governors. Graduates are welcome to attend any of the WGU commencements held around the country.
WGU Knoxville graduates Felecia Anderson and Kimberly Elmer; image submitted |
More than 4,400 students are enrolled in the university, which has conferred more than 4,600 degrees since launching. WGU Tennessee has students and graduates in all 95 counties including a strong presence in rural areas, with nearly 25% of students completing degree programs in rural counties.
About WGU Tennessee
WGU Tennessee is an online, nonprofit, competency-based university established to expand Tennesseans’ access to higher education throughout the state. Formed through a partnership between the state of Tennessee and nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Tennessee is open to all qualified Tennessee residents. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the high-demand career fields of business, K–12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing.
Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Teachers College programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).*
In addition to WGU Tennessee, there are seven other WGU state-based, state-endorsed universities: WGU Indiana, established in June 2010; WGU Washington, established in April 2011; WGU Texas, established in August 2011; WGU Missouri, established in February 2013; WGU Nevada, established in June 2015; WGU North Carolina, established in October 2017; and WGU Ohio, established in February 2018.
For more information, visit the WGU Tennessee website, tennessee.wgu.edu, or call 855-948-8495.
Published November 25, 2019 |
