Two Bassett residents earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
* Phyllis Dalton, of Bassett, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions.
* Shannon Whitlow, of Bassett, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.
Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 131,000 students nationwide and has more than 257,000 graduates in all 50 states. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.