WKU News

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.”

Nov 18th, 2024

Dr. Peggy Crowe, director of the WKU Counseling Center and the Student Accessibility Resource Center, has been recognized by state and local organizations for contributions in the field of higher education. 

Nov 16th, 2024

Sarah Vincent of Bardstown, Kentucky, was crowned WKU’s 2024 Homecoming queen on Saturday (November 16). 

Nov 15th, 2024

WKU took first in sweepstakes at the L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament hosted by Bradley University November 2-3.

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 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

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 4th, 2024

WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. November 11 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower, followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Nov 1st, 2024

Forty-two students are candidates for 2024 Homecoming queen at WKU.

Oct 31st, 2024

The WKU Forensics Team won the sweepstakes championship at the 2024 Crimson Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama, October 19-20.

Oct 25th, 2024

For the 15th consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®

Oct 24th, 2024

The newest addition to the vending machines in Cherry Hall doesn’t take cash, coins or cards. Instead, it takes aluminum cans and plastic bottles.

Oct 15th, 2024

The Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative inducted 15 WKU students in a ceremony on Sunday (October 13) at the Downing Student Union Auditorium.

Oct 14th, 2024

WKU Forensics took first in sweepstakes at the first Online Asynchronous Tournament Series (OATS) of the 2024-2025 season at which over 40 schools and 160 students participated.

Oct 9th, 2024

The Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative will induct 15 WKU students in a ceremony on Sunday (October 13), hosted by the Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center.

Oct 2nd, 2024

The 2024 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report is now available on the WKU Police website.

Sep 21st, 2024

As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Emma Grace Young of Bowling Green, Ky. was recognized as WKU’s 2024 Family of the Year.

Sep 13th, 2024

The WKU Panhellenic Association was one of 20 nationwide to win the 2023-24 Community Impact Award from the National Panhellenic Conference.

Sep 2nd, 2024

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 20-22 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2024 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Toledo.