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May 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announced that the Homecoming 2024 celebration will take place from November 14-16.
View Article![Dr. Martha Sales inducted into Franklin-Simpson Hall of Fame](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11954.jpg)
Apr 26th, 2024
Dr. Martha Sales, WKU’s Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Experience, was inducted into the Franklin-Simpson Hall of Fame on Thursday evening (April 25).
View Article![WKU recognizes fall 2023 graduates](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11672.jpg)
Dec 8th, 2023
Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2023 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View Article![Millie LeJeune crowned WKU's 2023 Homecoming queen](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11616.jpg)
Nov 11th, 2023
Millie LeJeune of Atlanta, Georgia, was crowned WKU’s 2023 Homecoming queen on Saturday (November 11).
View Article![This Week at WKU: Homecoming, First-Gen Day & more](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11604.jpg)
Nov 7th, 2023
Here’s a reminder about Homecoming, First-Gen Day activities and other events coming up this week on the Hill.
View Article![WKU to celebrate 'Big Red, White and Blue' Homecoming 2023](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11567.jpg)
Nov 6th, 2023
WKU will celebrate a BIG RED, White and Blue Homecoming with events November 9-11.
View Article![38 WKU students candidates for 2023 Homecoming queen](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11565.jpg)
Sep 13th, 2023
The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against MTSU returns Monday, Sept. 25, through Wednesday, Sept. 27, leading up to WKU Football's home game against Middle Tennessee.
View Article![WKU ROTC to host Eric D. Yates Memorial Run Sept. 16](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11463.jpg)
Aug 24th, 2023
The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 13th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 16.
View Article![4 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2023](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11457.jpg)
Aug 22nd, 2023
The late Adm. Claude Charles Bloch, the late Justice Charles H. Reynolds, Renee Shaw and Dr. Amir Zaheri will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni during WKU’s 2023 Homecoming Celebration.
View Article![WKU President delivers Annual Faculty and Staff Convocation address](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11446.jpg)
Aug 14th, 2023
Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff at the University’s annual Convocation Monday (August 14) in Van Meter Auditorium.
View Article![College Heights Foundation celebrates Centennial](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11414.jpg)
Jul 17th, 2023
On July 17, the College Heights Foundation at Western Kentucky University hosted a Centennial Celebration in recognition of its 100th anniversary. CHF was originally organized and incorporated in the Commonwealth of Kentucky on July 17, 1923.
View Article![Cierra Waller receives Trailblazer Award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11164.jpg)
Mar 8th, 2023
Cierra Waller, Associate Director for Student Success in WKU’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, was honored recently during the 26th Annual Trailblazers Black History Month program.
View ArticleFeb 1st, 2023
KET’s “Kentucky Life” episode this week will feature the work of two WKU graduates, along with an interview with WKU History professor Anthony Harkins.
View Article![WKU graduate receives Folk Heritage Award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11037.jpg)
Jan 25th, 2023
WKU graduate Maxine Ray of Bowling Green was among the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Awards in the Arts.
View Article![Donors, volunteers celebrated during 2022 WKU Philanthropy Week](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10914.jpg)
Nov 21st, 2022
Donors and volunteers were celebrated during WKU Philanthropy Week held Nov. 14-18, 2022.
View Article![WKU honors 'heroes who answered the call to defend our freedom'](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10897.jpg)
Nov 11th, 2022
Western Kentucky University hosted its annual Veterans Day program Friday “to honor the heroes who answered the call to defend our freedom,” President Timothy C. Caboni said.
View Article![View from the Hill: Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame Class of 2022](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10895.jpg)
Nov 10th, 2022
Three teachers who left an indelible mark during their careers in education will forever be enshrined in the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. WKU’s Amy Bingham introduces us to the 14th class in this week’s View from the Hill.
View Article![WKU to observe Veterans Day at Nov. 11 ceremony](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10889.jpg)
Nov 8th, 2022
WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Friday (Nov. 11) with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
View Article![Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2022](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10886.jpg)
Nov 4th, 2022
The Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inducted members of its 14th class Friday afternoon at Western Kentucky University.
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