WKU News

Nov 20th, 2024

The MTNA WKU Collegiate Chapter was selected for this national award out of collegiate chapters across the nation and will be recognized at the 2025 MTNA National Conference in Minneapolis in March 2025.

Nov 20th, 2024

ESPN Digital Content announced in September its School Outreach program aimed at developing the next generation of digital sports journalists, and WKU's School of Media & Communication was selected as a partner educational institution this month.

Nov 20th, 2024

WKU Communications & Marketing was recognized with five awards at the 24th Annual Markie Awards at The Mint Gaming Hall on Tuesday (Nov. 19).

Nov 19th, 2024

11/20 and 11/24

Nov 19th, 2024

“My experiences, both at WKU and abroad, have made me more adaptable, culturally aware, and prepared to handle diverse challenges—qualities that I know will be invaluable in my career after graduation.”

Nov 19th, 2024

Nov 19th, 2024

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 19, through Saturday, December 7.

Nov 18th, 2024

The Student Scholar Showcase portal is open for undergraduate students to submit an abstract to present in the Spring. Faculty, staff, alumni, and community members may volunteer for the event.

Nov 18th, 2024

WKU will host the 2024 induction ceremony for the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame at noon Friday at Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.

Nov 18th, 2024

Dr. Peggy Crowe, director of the WKU Counseling Center and the Student Accessibility Resource Center, has been recognized by state and local organizations for contributions in the field of higher education. 

Nov 16th, 2024

Sarah Vincent of Bardstown, Kentucky, was crowned WKU’s 2024 Homecoming queen on Saturday (November 16). 

Nov 15th, 2024

WKU's Evie Dukes, triple majoring in Environmental Sustainability, Spanish, and Chinese, combines her passions for languages and the environment through study abroad, reforestation, and global research with the Chinese Flagship Program.

Nov 15th, 2024

Dr. Catherine LaRoche, Executive Director for Housing & Residence Life won the Association of Intermountain Housing Officers Outstanding (AIMHO) Service Award at their Annual Conference hosted in Albuquerque, New Mexico, held November 12-14, 2024.

Nov 15th, 2024

Western Kentucky University (WKU) celebrated the opening of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Community Health Sciences Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house today. 

Nov 15th, 2024

WKU took first in sweepstakes at the L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament hosted by Bradley University November 2-3.

Nov 15th, 2024

“Create lasting goods and meaningful relationships.” That is what Clayton & Crume is all about. Although the six words came from a training a few years ago, WKU alumni Tyler Jury (‘12) and Clay Simpson (‘12) felt that way from the beginning.

Nov 14th, 2024

Dr. Missy Travelsted, DNP, FNP-C, PTA presented her research "Anabaptists' Knowledge of Newborn Screening" at the 2024 National Amish Health Care Conference.

Nov 14th, 2024

Homecoming Parade

Nov 14th, 2024

Western's Mock Trial team boasts impressive team and individual rankings from their tournaments in October and November.

Nov 14th, 2024

Professor Özkan Özer, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University (WKU), will represent his team of mathematics scholars, WKU, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a Fulbright U.S. Research Scholar in northern France starting this