Current Tally: $151.6 Million
As a nationally prominent university, WKU is engaged internationally in acclaimed, technologically driven academic programs. An inspiring and talented faculty promotes a high level of scholarship and an entrepreneurial attitude leading to success for all within WKU’s reach.
The WKU experience occurs on a unique campus and through a spirit which attracts an intellectually exciting and diverse family of the nation’s best students.
A New Century of Spirit--a five-year, $200 million campaign--was publicly announced in September 2007. By 2012, private philanthropic investments will provide the means to affect profound attitudinal, intellectual, financial, and physical changes in the campus. .
The campus-wide initiatives and entrepreneurial spirit created through the New Century of Spirit Campaign will position WKU to become the intellectual heartbeat of Kentucky. By 2012, the University will fully deliver on its promise of a lasting transformation.
WKU Campaign Passes $150 Million Mark; $500,000 Commitment For Scholarships Announced
Western Kentucky University announced today that it has surpassed the $150 million mark in its five-year, $200 million New Century of Spirit Campaign. (11/03/09) - READ MORE
Allen County School District And WKU Announce Two New Scholarships; Lead Gift From Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation Key To The Partnership
A $1.475 million gift from the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation will launch an important partnership among Western Kentucky University, the Allen County School District, and Allen County health and human service organizations. (02/24/09) - READ MORE
WKU Receives Gift From Former Professor, Administrator
A gift from a former Western Kentucky University professor and administrator will allow students to gain hands-on experience with the University’s public broadcasting program – a program he helped create during his tenure at WKU. (11/12/08) - READ MORE
WKU To Build Interfaith Chapel
A new interfaith chapel, envisioned by Western Kentucky University President Gary Ransdell and supported by private donors, will soon grace the campus of Western Kentucky University. (10/31/08) - READ MORE