Student Stories
Joanna Kestler, B.S. in Nursing
Melanie Thompson, B.S. in Nursing (Prelicensure)
Monica Peralta, B.S. Business Management and MBA
Kirk Bradford, MSN, Leadership and Management (RN to MSN)
Kelly Nix, B.S. Business Management and MBA Management Strategy
Shayla Fortenberry, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
Roberto Velasquez, B.S. IT Network Design and Management
Dan Rodriguez, B.S. Business Administration
Brett Lilley, B.S. Nursing and MBA in Healthcare Management
Jay Patel, M.S. Information Security and Assurance
Juanita Norton, M.S. Nursing — Leadership and Management
Jason Franklin, B.S. IT — Network Design and Management, M.S. Information Security and Assurance
Elliette Teague, B.S. Marketing Management
"My mentors were fabulous and they were very supportive. Going back to school having a family and being an older student, there are always obstacles that can knock you off track. My mentors played a very pivotal role in getting me to graduation."
— Phyllis Boone
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) Graduate
"The education [at WGU] focuses on relevant education. As you progress through the coursework, you are actually gaining work experience. You’re fully prepared to go out and start working from day one."
— Jay Patel
M.S. Information Security & Assurance Graduate
"I spent years trying to finish a degree, but WGU took away all the obstacles—I love the nonprofit status, tuition is reasonable, and being competency-based I could use my experience without having anything to slow me down."
— Melissa Richards
B.S. Business Management Graduate
