WKU News
Renowned folklorist Lamont Jack Pearley joins the WKU Innovation Campus
- Jennifer Brislin, Building Kentucky
- Monday, February 13th, 2023
Lamont Jack Pearley knows a thing or two about storytelling. Host of the weekly African American Folklorist segment on WKU Public Radio and inductee in the New York Blues Hall of Fame, Pearley’s deep drawl and deliberate speech lure you into his tales, enticing you to lean in to capture every word.
Read more on Building Kentucky at https://buildingkentucky.com/news/renowned-folklorist-lamont-jack-pearley-joins-the-wku-innovation-campus/.
May 31st, 2024
Western Kentucky University’s School of Media & Communication continued its tradition of national success in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program with a sixth-place finish in the 2024 Overall Intercollegiate Competition.
May 30th, 2024
Dr. Josh Durkee, University Meteorologist and Vice Chair of WKU’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), is one of 10 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award winners.
May 30th, 2024
A five-year, $20 million National Science Foundation project -- Climate Resilience through Multidisciplinary Big Data Learning, Prediction & Building Response Systems (CLIMBS) -- will support research opportunities for WKU faculty and students
May 24th, 2024
More than 180 academically talented students were honored at the Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KYSM) Recognition Ceremony today in the Van Meter Auditorium at Western Kentucky University.
May 21st, 2024
National Stem Cell Foundation and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science Announce Selection of Nine Middle School Science Teachers in Eight States to Participate in Unique Professional Development Program.
May 16th, 2024
Our library website has recently undergone an update that brings a modern and streamlined look. Also, more mobile-friendly!
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