Rick Perry starts a university - Houston Chronicle

Gov. Rick Perry, who has called for a more affordable college diploma, today announced the establishment of a new online university as a way for Texans to get one. WGU University is a subsidiary of Western Governors University, which was founded in 1997 by the governors of 19 states including Texas, Perry’s office said. “Earning a college degree is one of the most effective ways for individuals to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families,” Gov. Perry said in a statement. “By offering online, competency-based courses in key workforce areas, WGU Texas provides another flexible, affordable way for Texans to fulfill their potential and contribute their talents for years and decades to come, without any need for state funding.”