WKU Events

This exhibit tells the stories of freshmen year from participants in a student success intiative, WKU Freshmen Guided Pathway (FGP). This cohort of first-time, full-time students who graduated from one of five high schools in Warren County represent the typical WKU freshman in terms of academic achievement prior to admission and their demographic makeup.

FGP assists students as they negotiate the often difficult affective and academic shifts between high school and college. Learn more about the program in this exhibit, presented by the Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative Practices in Higher Education, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the WKU Center for Literacy, and the Kentucky Museum.

Gazing Deeply showcases how WKU’s backyard—the unique landscape of Mammoth Cave—is being studied, interpreted, and inspiring action on environmental change. Coinciding with the UNESCO Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources: A Workshop on Sustainability and Community and Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020, this exhibition is a collaborative effort between arts and science faculty and students that highlights one of the most well-known and vital natural landscapes in the world. 

History suggests that as “big business” started to take hold in the late 1800s, women became more involved in business and working outside the home. However, few women owned companies. Those that did were in industries centered on women, such as home goods, apparel, or personal care.

Today, women own only 40% of businesses in the U.S., making Carrie Burnam Taylor’s business of the early 20th century that much more impressive. Curated with Dr. Carrie Cox, this exhibit will explore Taylor's life and work, displaying three of her dresses, two coats, two bodices, and various undergarments recently conserved thanks to our Adopt-an-Artifact program.

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In the late 1800s, stitchery from London's Royal School of Art needlework and Japanese arts and crafts exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition inspired women across America to take up their needles in new and different ways. Explore the various "maniacal" and "maddening" designs that resulted in this showcase of our Crazy Quilt collection.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

This exhibition presents a powerful series of images captured by photographer and community activist, Johnalma Barnett.

Kentucky Honors Roundtable

Alumni of the College Heights Herald, Talisman, Student Publications Advertising and Cherry Creative are invited to join us for our 71st Student Pubs Homecoming Breakfast, a tradition that stretches back to 1950.

$10/per person, current student/staff members free to attend.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Alumni are invited to join us for free breakfast refreshments, some brief remarks, and optional tours of Ogden College Hall, Snell Hall and Kelly Thompson Hall. Families are welcome to attend.

Chick-Fil-A, dessert and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by October 10, 2022, by either:

1. Clicking HERE
2. Send an email with your name and number of people attending to emma.brittenham@wku.edu 
3. Call 270-745-4293

Join Susann de Vries, Dean of University Libraries, for a tour of the newest place to gather, connect and learn together on campus - the WKU Commons at Helm Library.

Meet at the jump circle on the second floor near the information desk.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Learn more at http://alumni.wku.edu/s/808/index.aspx?sid=808&gid=1&pgid=6021&cid=10337&ecid=10337&crid=0&calpgid=289&calcid=7164 

Nobody is “Running Bates” better than us!

Come out to tailgate and enjoy music, food, and more.

Annual Alumni Event. 

ALL ALUMNI & FRIENDS WELCOME!

WKU Alumni Association members are invited to meet us on South Lawn for complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages. Show us your membership card (paper or via the WKU Connect App), and join us for the best tailgate on South Lawn.

One guest and children under 12 are free with a member.

Not a member? No problem!
Click HERE to join the WKU Alumni Association and secure access to our complimentary Tailgate & Celebrate throughout the season.

Tailgate with us! Ogden College will be set-up on South Lawn to join in on the Homecoming fun!

The Hilltoppers continue C-USA action against North Texas in the 2022 Homecoming game.

TV: Stadium

For more about WKU Football, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/football

Parking/Traffic Information

• Football Homecoming Event Parking
• Parking Lot Closings for Saturday
• Gameday Reserved Lots/Road Closings Map
• 2022 Gameday Guide
• 2022 Tailgating Map

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, will celebrate the tradition of WKU Homecoming with a whimsical, family-friendly “Nightmare on Normal Street” theme throughout the week concluding on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Homecoming Day will feature numerous reunions of organizations, Greek groups, athletic teams, academic programs and more. WKU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate & Celebrate on the South Lawn will begin at noon. WKU Football will face North Texas at 2:30 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

• Homecoming schedule/information

Details to be announced soon

For more information about WKU Homecoming- WKU Alumni Association