Western Governors has become one of the largest institutions in the country since its founding in 1997.
Western Governors University
Western Governors University is no longer the new kid on the block.
Founded in 1997, WGU is pushing 30 and for years has consistently been one of the largest institutions in the nation. Its website currently lists more than 190,000 students, and its alumni network has surpassed 500,000 graduates. The private, nonprofit, online university—which has been lauded for embracing competency-based education and serving adult learners—is still growing its footprint.
WGU plans to build a new headquarters in Salt Lake City, where it is based, and recently opened regional offices across the country, including in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Inside Higher Ed stopped by the ribbon cutting to speak with WGU President Scott Pulsipher in a wide-ranging interview that covered online learning, competency-based education and other topics.
