WKU News

Jan 29th, 2025

The Kelly Autism Program is refining its programming to take an interdisciplinary approach that combines speech-language pathology, behavioral principles, and neuroaffirming practices

Nov 13th, 2024

Western Kentucky University (WKU) has earned a spot on the 2024 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, coming in at 37th overall, first in Kentucky, third in Appalachia, and 27th among public colleges.

Nov 7th, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Leggett and Dr. Marguerita DeSander from Western Kentucky University’s (WKU) School of Leadership and Professional Studies on being awarded the prestigious Journal of Research on Leadership Education 2023 Article of the Ye

Oct 17th, 2024

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) and the Kentucky Education Association (KEA) have joined forces to provide exciting new opportunities for Kentucky Educators seeking professional growth and advancement.

Oct 1st, 2024

The Louis B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame will add two educators to its acclaimed ranks this year.

Aug 22nd, 2024

Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) are proud to announce the launch of "Project Elevate," a pioneering initiative designed to transform principal preparation.

Jul 17th, 2024

The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences at WKU has been awarded $1,323,733 to support K-12 principal apprenticeship through Project ELEVATE (Educational Leadership Experience and Visionary Apprenticeship for Transformative Excellence).

Jul 5th, 2024

Six students from WKU's Educators Rising Collegiate chapter and participants in the Young Male Leadership Academy (YMLA) competed and achieved impressive results.

Jul 3rd, 2024

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chris Stunson as the new Director of Professional Educator Services, effective August 1.

Jun 26th, 2024

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) is pleased to announce that the WKU Campus Child Care (WKUCCC) has been selected as a Pyramid Model Research site by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations.

Jun 26th, 2024

A four-year, $2 million U.S. Department of Education award, Project CARE (Collaborative Apprenticeships for Rural Educators), will support high school students in rural areas of Kentucky as they pursue careers as K-12 teachers.

May 16th, 2024

Western Kentucky University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) proudly announces the recipients of this year's WKU Distinguished Educator Awards (DEA).

May 15th, 2024

The Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series is excited to host Dr. Peter Langman, a renowned psychologist who has received international recognition for his extensive research on school shooters.

Apr 17th, 2024

Over 100 Individuals from Kentucky school districts, community colleges, universities, and government agencies met at WKU’s Knicley Conference Center for the second Grow Your Own Summit.

Apr 15th, 2024

The Renshaw Early Childhood Center (RECC), affectionately known as the Big Red School, proudly announces its recent accolade from the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES).

Apr 1st, 2024

The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the class of 2024.

Mar 18th, 2024

The 2nd Annual WKU Teacher Apprenticeship Summit, themed "Grow Your Own: Apprenticeships and Innovation in Educator/Administrator Recruitment," is set to take place on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time.

Mar 5th, 2024

WKUCCC received notice on March 1, 2024, that they have earned a 5 STAR rating in Kentucky’s All Star Child Care Quality Rating System.

Feb 20th, 2024

Future Educators for Inclusion (FEFI) is an online exchange program designed for college students in teacher training programs in the US and Morocco

Jan 22nd, 2024

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is thrilled to announce the Department of Education's approval of the WKU SAV-Y program.