When Shawnette Jones enrolled at Western Governors University (WGU) to finish her bachelor's degree in business management, she knew she needed a university that understood what it meant to learn while working full-time and balancing everyday life. What she didn’t expect was finding a sisterhood that would become one of the most meaningful parts of her educational journey.
As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, it’s essential to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals whose acts of kindness and dedication shape their communities for the better.
Western Governors University (WGU) and San Juan College (SJC) signed an agreement in May to provide students and employees with clear pathways to earn bachelor’s or master’s degrees from WGU. The partnership will help more New Mexicans obtain business, healthcare, education and IT degrees. During the partnership event, graduates Miranda Arreola and Amber Dick shared their educational experiences.
After 24 years of teaching, Nicole Dimatos enrolled at WGU because she passionately believes that education can change the world for the better. She did not plan to change what she was doing – she just planned to do it better.
