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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.
View ArticleMay 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announced that the Homecoming 2024 celebration will take place from November 14-16.
View ArticleMay 28th, 2024
Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, June 15.
View ArticleMay 22nd, 2024
The WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience presented its awards last week.
View ArticleMay 21st, 2024
For the fifth time since 2012, WKU has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
View ArticleMay 20th, 2024
Abigail Willhoite, a May graduate from Frankfort, will represent Western Kentucky University as one of 15 candidates vying for the crown of 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen this weekend in Pineville.
View ArticleMay 17th, 2024
Western Kentucky University celebrates the successful completion of its inaugural cohort of the Career Launch program, a transformative four-week immersive experience designed to equip students with essential skills for navigating the hidden job market.
View ArticleMay 15th, 2024
WKU’s Bike4Alz Team 12 will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research next week.
View ArticleMay 14th, 2024
Western Kentucky University supporters can now share their school pride with the new affinity College Visa® debit card from U.S. Bank. The card launched on May 12, 2024, and features the famous Hilltoppers mascot, Big Red.
View ArticleMay 8th, 2024
All WKU campuses will close at noon CDT today (May 8) due to potentially severe weather.
View ArticleMay 3rd, 2024
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults.
View ArticleMay 1st, 2024
“I chose WKU because out of all the schools I auditioned at and toured this was the only one where I immediately felt like the faculty were invested in my future both as a student and as a person."
View ArticleApr 30th, 2024
Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2024 Commencement on May 2 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
View ArticleApr 29th, 2024
Graduating senior Savannah Stevens chose WKU because of the rich tradition, community, and opportunity it offers students - opportunities that she made the most of during her time on the Hill.
View ArticleApr 26th, 2024
Matthew J. Bowers, a Biology graduate student from Kenhorst, Pennsylvania, is the 2023-24 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.
View ArticleApr 26th, 2024
“I was particularly drawn to the entrepreneurship major they offered because I was seeking something to help me grow my own video production business, which I started in 2016."
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