WKU News

Sep 26th, 2025

Three life changing Kentucky educators will be joining The Louis B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame this year.

Sep 25th, 2025

The Commonwealth’s official weather and climate monitoring network - Kentucky Mesonet – continues to grow.

Sep 25th, 2025

Western Kentucky University has received renewed federal funding for two cornerstone TRIO programs that provide first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities the tools they need to succeed in higher education.

Sep 25th, 2025

At a special-called WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Sept. 25), the philanthropic naming of the new state-of-the-art Hilltopper Fieldhouse was approved as the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse in recognition of a $3 million gift from the Fords.

Sep 24th, 2025

Sep 23rd, 2025

Sep 23rd, 2025

The WKU Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the philanthropic naming of a campus building.

Sep 23rd, 2025

The Substance Use Disorder Certificate (SUDC) is designed to prepare individuals for careers in substance use counseling and treatment.

Sep 23rd, 2025

Sep 23rd, 2025

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 23 through Saturday, October 11.

Sep 22nd, 2025

PCAL will be welcoming multi-award winning journalist, Caitlin Dickerson, to campus as a part of their Cultural Enhancement Series on Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 PM in the Jody Richards Hall Auditorium.

Sep 22nd, 2025

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Sep 22nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s Student Support Services – Disability (SSS-D) and the First-Generation Initiative are proud to announce the upcoming First-Generation Student Leadership Conference, to be held November 14–15, 2025.

Sep 22nd, 2025

WKU Broadcasting and WKU Public Media received a combined eight awards at the Kentucky Broadcasting Association (KBA) 2025 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards at the Owensboro Convention Center on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Sep 22nd, 2025

WKU junior Allie Wetzel explored exercise science in Hawai‘i through a 2-week study away in summer 2025, gaining hands-on experience and new career insights.

Sep 22nd, 2025

The Kentucky Museum has opened Equal Temperament, a national juried metalworking exhibition featuring works by 32 artists across 20 states, in their new Sculpture Gallery.  

Sep 20th, 2025

During Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Sarah Wiles, freshman Hannah Wiles and graduate Autumn Wiles (‘23) of Bowling Green, Ky., was recognized as WKU’s 2025 Family of the Year.

Sep 19th, 2025

Amy and David Chandler Hall, WKU’s new home of the Gordon Ford College of Business, was celebrated today (Sept. 19, 2025) with a dedication and ribbon cutting.

Sep 19th, 2025

Western Kentucky University marked a significant milestone in the Gordon Ford College of Business's history today (Sept. 19) with the official ribbon cutting and dedication of Amy and David Chandler Hall.

Sep 18th, 2025

WKU's FUSE Grant Program for Spring 2026 is open. Undergraduates can apply for up to $3,000-$4,000 to fund research/creative projects with faculty mentors. Apply by Oct 31, 2025, via SPIRIT portal. Visit FUSE website or email fuse@wku.edu.