WKU’s Bingocize® Featured at U.S. Senate Hearing on Senior Safety and Independence
Jun 5th, 2026
WKU’s Bingocize® was recently highlighted at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on fall prevention and senior independence.
WKU to Showcase 254 Student Research and Creative Projects at 56th Annual Student Scholar Showcase
Apr 2nd, 2026
WKU will host its 56th Annual Student Scholar Showcase on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Downing Student Union. The event will feature 254 undergraduate and graduate research and creative projects, including 157 posters and 97 oral presentations.
Four WKU Undergraduate Research Projects Selected for 24th Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol Event
Mar 2nd, 2026
Four mentored undergraduate research projects from Western Kentucky University were selected for the 24th Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5, 2026, in Frankfort's Capitol Annex building amid ongoing renovations at KY Capitol.
Dr. Michael Smith Awarded 2025-2026 KY INBRE Student Development Research Award
Feb 18th, 2026
The KY INBRE Student Development Research Award supports Dr. Smith’s mentorship of pre-med WKU undergraduate student Lily Newton and his research on the otoprotective role of melanin in the inner ear.
Participate in the 56th Annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase: Celebrating Student Research and Creativity
Jan 21st, 2026
The Student Scholar Showcase portal is open for all WKU students to submit an abstract to present on April 11th. Faculty, staff, alumni, and community members may volunteer for the event.
