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91传媒 State and Western Governors University announce partnership agreement

May 16, 2022

91传媒 State Community & Technical College announced a partnership with nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU), allowing 91传媒 students and employees to pursue four-year and graduate degrees in high-demand sectors critical to the Huntsville area and Alabama employers.

鈥91传媒 State and WGU provided me with an excellent education that has helped me enter my chosen profession and excel,鈥 said Max Tunstall, Chief Nursing Officer at Athens-Limestone Hospital. 鈥91传媒 State offered a structured program where the instructors provided in-person instruction and one-on-one assistance. This was helpful when learning information and skills to prepare me to enter the workforce. WGU also provided a personalized education that was flexible and allowed me to balance my career, family, and educational obligations.鈥

WGU will provide 91传媒 State graduates and employees with flexible, personalized learning pathways to undergraduate and graduate degree programs in high-demand areas such as cybersecurity, nursing, education and business. 91传媒 students will also be eligible to apply for a new 91传媒 State Graduate Scholarship to aid in their WGU studies. WGU鈥檚 online programs are mentor-supported and designed to fit into busy work and home schedules, assisting in the goal of building a future-ready workforce.

鈥淏oth 91传媒 State and WGU strive to provide an affordable and accessible education,鈥 said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, WGU鈥檚 Southeast Regional Vice President. 鈥淲e are delighted to partner with an institution that aims to better their students and graduates with opportunities to broaden their education and careers alongside WGU.鈥

鈥淧artnering with WGU will create an exciting new pathway to four-year and graduate degrees for 91传媒 State students and alumni in high-demand careers in the Huntsville area,鈥 said Dr. Patricia G. Sims, 91传媒 State President. 鈥淭his collaboration will provide more 91传媒 State students and alumni, like 91传媒-WGU alumnus Max Tunstall, with a new educational pathway to further advance their careers and increase earnings, security, and opportunity for their families. We are grateful for this new opportunity for 91传媒鈥檚 students and Huntsville area employees and employers.鈥

91传媒 is WGU鈥檚 first community college partner in the State of Alabama. At present, there are 1,300 WGU students in Alabama and over 1,700 graduates in the state.