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Rick Benbow

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Regional VP (West) of Western Governors University (WGU)

Rick Benbow is the Regional Vice President (West) at Western Governors University, the nation’s largest competency-based university. He leads efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for adult learners by advancing strategic partnerships and driving student success across the region.

Rick earned his MBA degree at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of
Business and an MA in Emerging Communication Technology Policy; Strategy from the University of Southern California. He completed a BS in Business Management and International Business from Howard University in Washington D.C.

May 25, 2025

Rick Benbow—Access and Industry Aligned Education at Western Governors University

Our guest, Rick Benbow , is the Regional Vice President (West) at Western Governors University , the nation’s largest competency-based university. He leads efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for ad...
Guest: Rick Benbow