The Center for Applied Data Analytics (CADA) was created with three key constituencies: our faculty, students, and region.  Our mission is to foster an interactive and cooperative environment that enhances learning and teaching experiences. We are committed to bolstering student achievement, establishing essential community collaborations, and welcoming all to join our diverse and vibrant learning community. For more information on the Center for Applied Data Analytics contact Dr. Lily Popova Zhuhadar, Director or visit the CADA website.

The Center for Applied Economics (CAE), housed in the Economics Department at WKU. The mission of the center is to provide the region's stakeholders with economic data and policy analysis to aid the leaders across the public and private sector to make better business and economic decisions. In CAE, we analyze the current state and local economic conditions, hoping to inform individuals interested in the region.  For more information on the Center for Applied Economics contact Dr. J. Sebastian Leguizamon, Director. 

For more information on the Center for the Study of Economics and Institutions contact Dr. Dennis Wilson, Director.

The WKU Center for Financial Success is to be the primary and coordinating resource in aiding the university and regional community in becoming financially informed and independent by utilizing a combination of faculty expertise, peer-to-peer coaching and applied financial planning education. For more information visit the CFS website.

The WKU Center for Professional Selling is the only fully certified program in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the surrounding geographic area. The center was formed in July 2007 with two specific goals: education focus and business focus. The Center enhances the perception of the sales profession while preparing students for a career in sales and strengthens the relationship between WKU and Corporations. For more information  visit WKU Center for Professional Selling or contact, Dr. Lukas Forbes, Director.