WKU News

Nov 26th, 2024

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct its final quarterly meeting of the calendar year on Thursday, December 5, at 1 p.m. in the Cornelius A. Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

Nov 26th, 2024

Saturday, November 30th

Nov 26th, 2024

On November 21, WKU’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 37 new members. 

Nov 26th, 2024

Who knew that a fascination with remote control toys as a child could turn into a career in engineering? For Jaxom Kitchens, a WKU senior from Franklin, that is exactly what happened.

Nov 26th, 2024

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 26, through Saturday, December 14.

Nov 25th, 2024

Friday, December 6th

Nov 25th, 2024

Nov 25th, 2024

As she prepares for graduation, Kaylie Wise recalls a piece of advice that guided her WKU journey: “Life’s not about finding yourself. Life’s about creating yourself.”

Nov 25th, 2024

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on December 6.

Nov 22nd, 2024

December 5th - 6th

Nov 22nd, 2024

Two longtime educators joined the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame during its 2024 induction ceremony Friday at Western Kentucky University. 

Nov 21st, 2024

November 27th and December 1st

Nov 21st, 2024

Scholars expereinced policymaking firsthand during a Washington, D.C., trip for their Legislative Process course, led by WKU alumna Allison Feikes.

Nov 21st, 2024

The 23rd Annual Posters at the Capitol event will take place on March 6, 2025, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. Kentucky students can present research to legislators and peers. Abstracts are due by Dec. 9, 2024. https://www.murraystate.edu/abo

Nov 21st, 2024

The Student Scholar Showcase portal is open for undergraduate students to submit an abstract to present in the Spring. Faculty, staff, alumni, and community members may volunteer for the event.

Nov 21st, 2024

"We're not designed to do this life alone. The ability to have others around you who will rally around you in times of need and also challenge you has totally shaped how my college years have turned out."

Nov 20th, 2024

The MTNA WKU Collegiate Chapter was selected for this national award out of collegiate chapters across the nation and will be recognized at the 2025 MTNA National Conference in Minneapolis in March 2025.

Nov 20th, 2024

ESPN Digital Content announced in September its School Outreach program aimed at developing the next generation of digital sports journalists, and WKU's School of Media & Communication was selected as a partner educational institution this month.

Nov 20th, 2024

WKU Communications & Marketing was recognized with five awards at the 24th Annual Markie Awards at The Mint Gaming Hall on Tuesday (Nov. 19).

Nov 19th, 2024

“My experiences, both at WKU and abroad, have made me more adaptable, culturally aware, and prepared to handle diverse challenges—qualities that I know will be invaluable in my career after graduation.”