Daniel Creed, a resident of Plainfield who earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Western Governors University (WGU), has been named to the fully online, nonprofit university’s 2022 class of Distinguished Graduates. The award is given to WGU alumni who have used their education to help improve the lives of others in their communities. Creed was one of 25 Distinguished Graduates to be recently recognized by WGU.
Creed, who works for Meta, earned his Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from WGU in 2018 and his MBA in Information Technology in 2020. He is currently building, supporting and maturing the Infrastructure Security Program across the enterprise for Meta. His past positions include chief information security officer for Paradigm, global director of information security for TransUnion and hybrid security leader at Wells Fargo. Creed also volunteers in his local community, teaching robotics to high school students as part of the US FIRST Robotics program.
“Being recognized by WGU means a lot to me, as it acknowledges the importance we share for continuing education,” said Creed in response to his recent award. “I hope receiving this recognition will allow me to inspire future students and alumni to continue learning and reaching for their goals.”
Each year, WGU accepts nominations for Distinguished Graduate candidates online. The award is given to select WGU alumni whose work or volunteer efforts go above and beyond what is required by their employment, and who have made a significant positive difference in their community or career field.
“Daniel and the other WGU alumni who were recognized as 2022 Distinguished Graduates are examples of inspiration and dedication,” said Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. “Their devotion to their careers and communities are exemplary, and we are very proud of them and are thrilled to count them among our alums.”
For more information about the Distinguished Graduate Award or WGU, visit www.wgu.edu.
About WGU
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 135,000 students nationwide and has more than 297,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 25 years, the university has become a leading influence in changing the lives of individuals and families and preparing the workforce needed in today’s rapidly evolving economy. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.
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