More than 40 percent of our students are first generation college-goers, and we’re proud and excited to be able to support them. These courageous learners are game changers in Texas for many reasons...
For many adult learners, test anxiety is as real as it was years ago in high school. Sweaty palms, shortness of breath, worry and tension -- all leading up to a moment when a smart person can’t demonstrate knowledge when called upon to do so. This can be especially debilitating during the high stakes assessments teachers and nurses must pass to be certified.
Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day we all pause to celebrate the great nurturers and leaders in our lives. For many of the women learning online with WGU Texas, the reason for pursuing a degree is to better support their children. For some it’s also as much about being an example of the importance of a college degree, recognizing that once they earn their degree the likelihood of their children following suit increases.
As part of National Nurses Week, last night at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, 100 nurses were named to the 2013 DFW Great 100 Nurses. The event celebrates the top professional Registered Nurses for their contributions to the communities in which they live and practice. We are especially happy to announce that one of our graduates, Tammie O’Conner was among the Top 100 honored last night.
