The annual Kentucky Mark of Excellence Competition, sponsored by the WKU Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, rewards the outstanding efforts of high school journalists throughout the state. More information about the 2019 event

Semifinal games at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Championship game at 6 p.m.

For ticket information, contact WKU Ticket Office at (270) 745-5222 or visit wkutickets.com

Follow Hilltopper Basketball online, on Twitter or on Facebook

Semifinal games at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Championship game at 6 p.m.

For ticket information, contact WKU Ticket Office at (270) 745-5222 or visit wkutickets.com

Follow Hilltopper Basketball online, on Twitter or on Facebook

Due to weather concerns, WKU Baseball's opening game vs. Memphis at Nick Denes Field will be moved up to Thursday, March 7 at 2 p.m. With this change, the remaining two games of the series are TBD at this time. For March 8-10 schedule updates, visit http://wkusports.com/schedule.aspx?path=baseball

For ticket information, contact WKU Ticket Office at (270) 745-5222 or visit wkutickets.com

Follow Lady Topper Basketball online, on Twitter or on Facebook

Conference schedule highlights

• Registration: 8-8:45 a.m. at Downing Student Union Lobby
• Opening General Assembly: 8:45 a.m. at DSU Auditorium
• Competitive Events: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at locations in DSU, Gary Ransdell Hall and Grise Hall
• Voting Delegate Assembly: Noon at DSU Auditorium
• Talent Show: 1 p.m. at DSU Auditorium
• Awards Assembly/Closing General Session: 2 p.m. at DSU Auditorium

ACT Blitz courses during the academic year prepare students to reach the test date of their choice at peak performance. These courses meet once per week, allowing time to practice new skills during the week. This multi-week format of the ACT Prep Course leads to greater opportunities for learning and interaction with our expert instructors. Courses are conveniently scheduled in the weeks leading up to the most popular ACT dates and include 16 hours of instruction.

Join New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter as he explores why technology is making us less happy with his presentation Irrestible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and The Business of Keeping us Hooked. This event is free to attend and open to the public. 

About the Presenter

Adam Alter is an Associate Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, with an affiliated appointment in the New York University Psychology Department.

He is the author of the bestselling book Irresistible (2017) and has also written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, and Popular Science, among other publications.

About the WEDGE Visiting Scholar Presentations

The Wedge Visiting Scholar Presentations, a free evening lecture and all-day workshop for educators and the public, has been presented each year since 2003 through a gift from the Wedge family. Presentations have included Dr. Carol Tomlinson on “Defensible Differentiation: What Will It Take to Get It Right?”; Dr. Donald Treffinger on teaching children to think critically and creatively; Jonathan Plucker on excellence gaps; Bronwyn MacFarlane on “Curriculum for Every Student to Succeed: Integrating Best Practices from Gifted Education in the Content Areas; and Barbara Kerr on “From Imagination to Innovation: Encouraging Students in STEM.”

This event will feature tours and information sessions tailored for high school juniors starting their college search. RSVP at https://www.wku.edu/headforthehill/.

ACT Blitz courses during the academic year prepare students to reach the test date of their choice at peak performance. These courses meet once per week, allowing time to practice new skills during the week. This multi-week format of the ACT Prep Course leads to greater opportunities for learning and interaction with our expert instructors. Courses are conveniently scheduled in the weeks leading up to the most popular ACT dates and include 16 hours of instruction.

Students can attend this event to learn about sexual assault prevention resources on campus. There will interactive games to test knowledge as well as giveaways. For more information visit, www.wku.edu/heretohelp/sapm.

A proclamation will be signed by WKU recognizing Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend to show support. For more information visit, www.wku.edu/heretohelp/sapm.

May graduates should visit the Grad Fair to pick up their cap and gown, order photos, class rings, and more.

May graduates should visit the Grad Fair to pick up their cap and gown, order photos, class rings, and more.

Due to weather concerns on Saturday, WKU Baseball's series vs. Charlotte at Nick Denes Field has been altered. The teams will play a doubleheader on Friday starting at 3 p.m. (second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after completion of first game). The series ends at noon Sunday.

The Fifth Annual Dance Big Red student-led dance fundraising event at Western Kentucky University will be held March 29. This past March, nearly 800 students danced for 12 hours and raised over $73,000 for Norton Children's Hospital.

Since it began, Dance Big Red has raised more than $176,000 for pediatric cardiovascular services and adolescent cancer care at Norton Children’s Hospital.   A total of five high schools hosted Dance Little Reds contributing to the overall success and growth of Dance Big Red.  Join our efforts by participating as a dancer, making a donation, and/or becoming an event sponsor today! 

Important Details

The overall goal for Dance Big Red 2019 is to raise $85,000 and recruit 1,000 dancers.   All Western Kentucky University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate as a DANCER.  All WKU friends and family can support the event with a donation and/or become a business sponsor the event! 

• Date: March 29, 2019
• Time:  8 p.m. to 8 a.m. CT
• Location:  WKU's Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center
• Registration Fee: $14 per person (tax included)
• WKU ID: required to participate as a dancer

NEW - Community Hour Details

All friends and family of WKU & Norton Children's Hospital are invited to visit DBR in person and encourage dancers to keep fundraising!

• Date: March 29, 2019
• Time:  9 p.m. to 10 p.m. CT
• Location:  WKU's Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center - Second Floor, TRACK
• Fee: no cost, but donations welcomed

Event details

The Fifth Annual Dance Big Red student-led dance fundraising event at Western Kentucky University will be held March 29. This past March, nearly 800 students danced for 12 hours and raised over $73,000 for Norton Children's Hospital.

Since it began, Dance Big Red has raised more than $176,000 for pediatric cardiovascular services and adolescent cancer care at Norton Children’s Hospital.   A total of five high schools hosted Dance Little Reds contributing to the overall success and growth of Dance Big Red.  Join our efforts by participating as a dancer, making a donation, and/or becoming an event sponsor today! 

Important Details

The overall goal for Dance Big Red 2019 is to raise $85,000 and recruit 1,000 dancers.   All Western Kentucky University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate as a DANCER.  All WKU friends and family can support the event with a donation and/or become a business sponsor the event! 

• Date: March 29, 2019
• Time:  8 p.m. to 8 a.m. CT
• Location:  WKU's Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center
• Registration Fee: $14 per person (tax included)
• WKU ID: required to participate as a dancer

NEW - Community Hour Details

All friends and family of WKU & Norton Children's Hospital are invited to visit DBR in person and encourage dancers to keep fundraising!

• Date: March 29, 2019
• Time:  9 p.m. to 10 p.m. CT
• Location:  WKU's Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center - Second Floor, TRACK
• Fee: no cost, but donations welcomed

Event details

ACT Blitz courses during the academic year prepare students to reach the test date of their choice at peak performance. These courses meet once per week, allowing time to practice new skills during the week. This multi-week format of the ACT Prep Course leads to greater opportunities for learning and interaction with our expert instructors. Courses are conveniently scheduled in the weeks leading up to the most popular ACT dates and include 16 hours of instruction.