The following local residents graduated from Western Governors University: Robbie Besel of Cortez received his/her bachelor of science and nursing degree; Casie Madsen of Cortez received his/her post baccalaureate teacher preparation program science education degree.
The university held its semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on July 23, and celebrated the graduation of 1,972 graduates at the universitys 21st semi-annual commencement. The university awarded 1,201 undergraduate and 771 graduate degrees in business, information technology, teacher education, and health care professions, including nursing. Graduates reside in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, as well as Armed Forces personnel stationed overseas.