Residents Earn Degrees at Western Governors U.

Three area residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU).

The online, nonprofit university held its 67th (Austin, Texas), 68th (Washington, D.C.), 69th (Indianapolis) and 70th (Orlando, Florida) commencement ceremonies last fall and earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of nearly 22,000 students from across the country.

Earning degrees were:

• Janet Ashurst of Hollidaysburg has earned her Master of Science, Nursing – Education (BSN to MSN)

• Kendra Burkett of Imler has earned her Master of Science, Special Education

• Autumn Lambing o...