WKU News

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”

Oct 24th, 2024

The Naylor Workshop celebrated its tenth anniversary of welcoming undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors from across the country to the intensive weekend-long event.

Oct 21st, 2024

On Friday, November 1, Dr. Amy Brausch, Professor of Psychological Sciences, will present her research at the annual Genderations Luncheon.

Oct 16th, 2024

The WKU English Department hopes you will join us for the 28th annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on Sunday, October 27, in Cherry Hall 125 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a reception in Cherry Hall 101.

Jul 23rd, 2024

Apr 15th, 2024

The Department of English will hold its annual Foundations conference from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 17) in Cherry Hall, room 125.

Mar 15th, 2024

WKU hosted its very first English Day here at Cherry Hall on March 1st with students from Bowling Green High School who were interested in studying anything related to English.

Mar 14th, 2024

“I want you guys to get out there and succeed and do the best you can. Having just a little bit of project management on your resume will help put you above other English majors.” - Kellie McDermott

Mar 7th, 2024

Research studies can be difficult, especially if a student has never conducted a research study before. Thankfully, the Naylor Workshop is here to help students learn how to conduct these studies and explore research in writing studies as a whole.

Mar 4th, 2024

Dr. Gary Saul Morson, Lawrence B. Dumas Professor of the Arts and Humanities at Northwestern University, is the winner of the 2023 Warren-Brooks Award, presented each year by the Robert Penn Warren Center at Western Kentucky University.

Feb 15th, 2024

Daniel Keller is a new Assistant Professor here at WKU and is originally from Sierra Vista, Arizona. Dr. Keller will mainly teach Grammar, English Language, Language Acquisition, and TESOL-related subjects. However, English is not his only passion.

Feb 15th, 2024

Dr. Kishonna Gray will present "Augmenting Reality: Black Praxis in Digital Gaming" on March 1 as part of the annual Gail Martin Lecture Series.

Feb 6th, 2024

When May joined WKU as a college student, she decided to study Computer Science and Professional Writing in English. May says that these two fields interact more than some would think.

Jan 22nd, 2024

Dr. Jessi Thomsen is a dedicated and accomplished professor whose compassion has left a lasting impact on her students. However, she didn’t always plan on teaching. It was through following her heart and her passions that she got to where she is today.

Jan 18th, 2024

“I am involved in the Professional Writing Club, I work as a tutor at the Writing Center, and I worked for the Talisman one semester. WKU’s Professional Writing program is what made me decide to pursue an English Degree."

Nov 7th, 2023

On Thursday, October 26, the WKU English department kicked off this semester’s Creative Writing Reading Series by hosting screenwriters and authors Juliet and Keith Giglio.

Nov 6th, 2023

The WKU Department of English is excited to host our 27th annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on Sunday, November 12, at 2 p.m. in Cherry 125, followed by a reception with refreshments in Cherry 101.

Oct 25th, 2023

WKU is excited to announce our upcoming Creative Writing Series featuring the accomplished husband-wife screenwriting duo, Juliet Aires Giglio and Keith Giglio on Thursday, October 26th from 7:00 pm to 8:00pm.

Oct 18th, 2023

Dr. Cheryl R. Hopson is an associate professor of English and African American studies in the department of English at WKU.

Sep 15th, 2023

The WKU English Department held its 7th annual English Convocation on Friday, September 8, in Cherry Hall. The event brought together English faculty, students, and alums for an opportunity to learn more about each other and the department.