Three Sequim-area students recently earned degrees from Western Governors University.

Bethelyn Breitbach earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

Andrea Dietzman received her Master of Arts degree in teaching in elementary education.

Amanda Murphy received her Master of Arts degree in English Language Learning (PreK-12).

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 79,000 students nationwide and has more than 75,000 graduates in all 50 states.

The university held its 32nd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 11, celebrating the graduation of more than 11,000 students.