WKU News

Nov 20th, 2024

WKU Communications & Marketing was recognized with five awards at the 24th Annual Markie Awards at The Mint Gaming Hall on Tuesday (Nov. 19).

Nov 19th, 2024

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 19, through Saturday, December 7.

Nov 18th, 2024

WKU will host the 2024 induction ceremony for the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame at noon Friday at Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.

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 15th, 2024

“Create lasting goods and meaningful relationships.” That is what Clayton & Crume is all about. Although the six words came from a training a few years ago, WKU alumni Tyler Jury (‘12) and Clay Simpson (‘12) felt that way from the beginning.

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

Serving as a classroom teacher before officially graduating may sound intimidating, but Goodman seized the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience.

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

WKU Public Media, in collaboration with the Warren County Public Library, will host a preview screening of Carl the Collector on November 2.

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 17th, 2024

In an effort to address current challenges and to help shape the structure of the operation, WKU Public Media has named Alana Watson as its new Collaboration & Content Manager.

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.