WKU News

Nov 13th, 2024

Western Kentucky University (WKU) has earned a spot on the 2024 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, coming in at 37th overall, first in Kentucky, third in Appalachia, and 27th among public colleges.

Nov 13th, 2024

WKU's Interior Design program will use a $14,000 grant from WKU Sisterhood to purchase two high-performance computers, helping students create realistic 3D renderings and virtual walk-throughs for design development.

Nov 13th, 2024

11/15/2024

Nov 13th, 2024

Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations.  Students completing all course evaluations by November 25 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.

Nov 12th, 2024

HOMECOMING 11/16/2024

Nov 12th, 2024

WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging (CASHA) receives $503,000 grant for implementation of Bingocize® in 38 certified nursing facilities across Kentucky.

Nov 12th, 2024

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 12, through Saturday, November 30.

Nov 11th, 2024

Western Kentucky University’s Professional Writing (PW) Club, sometimes affectionately referred to as the “p-dub” club, is a club “dedicated to providing [students with] opportunities to listen to and meet with individuals and businesses”

Nov 11th, 2024

Update on the DOL changes for 2025

Nov 11th, 2024

Members of the campus community gathered Monday morning for a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower as Western Kentucky University honored the heroes who answered the call to defend freedom.

Nov 11th, 2024

Nov 11th, 2024

WKU’s “Roaring Red” Homecoming 2024, a nod to the energetic spirit of the 1920s, is set to bring alumni, students and the Bowling Green community together for a weekend of celebration, tradition and fun Nov. 14-16.

Nov 11th, 2024

Here’s a reminder that WKU provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.

Nov 8th, 2024

The WKU Sisterhood awarded $65,960 in grants to fund four University initiatives for 2024. The WKU Sisterhood members voted to allocate two Impact Grants of $20,000 or more, as well as two Small But Mighty Grants for $10,000 or less.

Nov 8th, 2024

11/12 Campbellsville 11/17 Lipscomb

Nov 7th, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Leggett and Dr. Marguerita DeSander from Western Kentucky University’s (WKU) School of Leadership and Professional Studies on being awarded the prestigious Journal of Research on Leadership Education 2023 Article of the Ye

Nov 7th, 2024

Christopher Wallace, a 26-year-old veteran, joined WKU in 2022 to study Political Science. Focused on Kentucky’s SEEK funding, he values MHC’s support and mentorship, aiming for a future in education policy and social advocacy.

Nov 5th, 2024

Critical Race Theory in KY conversation. Panelists will introduce and discuss Critical Race Theory and why the flurry of bills, resolutions, and other legislative actions have sparked debates over the role of teaching race in America,

Nov 4th, 2024

The two Pacemakers are the 24th and 25th for the College Heights Herald and the 48th and 49th for WKU Student Publications.

Nov 4th, 2024

Western Kentucky University Housing & Residence Life received the first place ACUHO-I Marketing Award for Best Poster during the annual ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference, hosted on October 28-31, 2024 in Bethesda, Maryland.