WKU News

Oct 28th, 2026

The second Kentucky Mesonet site to be built in 2026 is now online, servicing the communities of Nelson County.  

Oct 27th, 2026

October 27th

Oct 27th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 27 through Saturday, November 14.

Oct 26th, 2026

Saturday, October 31st

Oct 26th, 2026

Oct 23rd, 2026

October 27th

Oct 22nd, 2026

Oct 20th, 2026

Western Kentucky University broke ground today on The Southern Gateway, the first phase of Elevate WKU, a multi-year initiative to transform student housing and create modern, student-centered living environments across the Hill.

Oct 20th, 2026

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Oct 20th, 2026

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Oct 19th, 2026

Enjoy homegrown music with a holiday twist at the seventh edition of the Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival.

Oct 19th, 2026

On Wednesday, October 28th, Dr. Jessi Thomsen will present her research at the annual Genderations Lecture.

Oct 19th, 2026

Tuesday, October 20th

Oct 19th, 2026

WKU Forensics took first place in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Steve Hunt Classic hosted by Lewis & Clark College on October 10-11.

Oct 15th, 2026

Friday, October 16

Oct 15th, 2026

Malleshwar Jayaraman Suresh (’27, Western Hills High School) of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science has been named a Semifinalist for the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Oct 14th, 2026

The museum is hosting a presentation by WKU history professor David Serafini entitled "Kentuckians at War" followed by a rare opportunity to see some of our military collection up close.

Oct 14th, 2026

Three Western Kentucky University (WKU) students joined family and consumer sciences students and professionals from across the country in early October for the 2026 Phi Upsilon Omicron National Conclave, hosted by Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.

Oct 14th, 2026

Oct 14th, 2026