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![WKU Spring 2024 Dean's/President's Lists](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12020.jpg)
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 ArticleMay 22nd, 2024
The WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience presented its awards last week.
View Article![WKU maintains STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12007.jpg)
May 21st, 2024
For the fifth time since 2012, WKU has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
View Article![Abigail Willhoite to represent WKU in 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12006.jpg)
May 20th, 2024
Abigail Willhoite, a May graduate from Frankfort, will represent Western Kentucky University as one of 15 candidates vying for the crown of 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen this weekend in Pineville.
View ArticleMay 17th, 2024
Western Kentucky University celebrates the successful completion of its inaugural cohort of the Career Launch program, a transformative four-week immersive experience designed to equip students with essential skills for navigating the hidden job market.
View ArticleMay 15th, 2024
WKU’s Bike4Alz Team 12 will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research next week.
View Article![WKU academic colleges recognize 2024 graduates](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11981.jpg)
May 3rd, 2024
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View Article![WKU recognizes Class of 2024 during Commencement](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11980.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024
From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.
View Article![WKU to recognize Class of 2024 during Commencement on May 2](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11898.jpg)
Apr 30th, 2024
Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2024 Commencement on May 2 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
View Article![WKU announces extension to scholarship acceptance deadline](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11947.jpg)
Apr 25th, 2024
Western Kentucky University is extending its scholarship acceptance deadline to May 15 for new students who plan to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, school officials announced Thursday, April 25.
View Article![WKU Forensics wins NFA National Championship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11946.jpg)
Apr 25th, 2024
WKU Forensics took first in Open sweepstakes at the National Forensics Association National Tournament on April 18-22 hosted by Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
View ArticleApr 22nd, 2024
WKU’s Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on Sunday (April 21) at E. A. Diddle Arena.
View Article![U.S. News ranks 9 WKU graduate programs among nation's best](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11921.jpg)
Apr 19th, 2024
Nine WKU graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
View Article![WKU celebrates milestone in construction of new Gordon Ford College of Business building](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11922.jpg)
Apr 18th, 2024
Western Kentucky University celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the new Gordon Ford College of Business building on Thursday.
View ArticleApr 16th, 2024
Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by April 25 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.
View Article![33 WKU students selected as 2024-25 Spirit Masters](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11897.jpg)
Apr 12th, 2024
Thirty-three Western Kentucky University students have been selected as Spirit Masters for the 2024-25 year.
View ArticleApr 10th, 2024
Greekalodeon is the theme for Greek Week 2024 events April 13-21 at Western Kentucky University.
View Article![Applied learning opportunities central to WKU meteorology major's experience](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11889.jpg)
Apr 9th, 2024
"I just want to be one of the examples for people who may also be struggling. Realize that you are going to have setbacks, you are going to have challenges, but you can still do great things."
View Article![WKU to host 2024 First-Gen High School Summer Camp June 2-5](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11870.jpg)
Apr 1st, 2024
Western Kentucky University invites high school sophomores and juniors to apply for the 2024 First-Gen High School Summer Camp from June 2-5 on WKU’s main campus in Bowling Green.
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