Locals benefit from online college based in Colorado

(March 8, 2018) Three local students recently received their degree from Western Governors University.

The university held its 64th commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 10 to celebrate the graduation of about 15,000 students from across the country.

Colleen Hahn of Berlin received her Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN) degree. Jocelyn Palmer of Bishopville earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and Megan Shockley of Ocean City received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

At commencement, the online, nonprofit university recognized 8,839 undergraduates and 6,117 graduates who have completed their degrees in business, information technology, K-12 teacher education, and healthcare, including nursing.