WKU News

Dec 6th, 2024

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2024 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena. 

Dec 5th, 2024

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on December 6.

Dec 2nd, 2024

A brand-new Data Science degree program at WKU is the product of an innovative partnership between the Gordon Ford College of Business and the Ogden College of Science and Engineering.

Nov 25th, 2024

As she prepares for graduation, Kaylie Wise recalls a piece of advice that guided her WKU journey: “Life’s not about finding yourself. Life’s about creating yourself.”

Nov 21st, 2024

"We're not designed to do this life alone. The ability to have others around you who will rally around you in times of need and also challenge you has totally shaped how my college years have turned out."

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.

Aug 12th, 2024

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday (August 12) in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium.

May 31st, 2024

WKU has released the spring 2024 Dean's and President's Lists.

May 3rd, 2024

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

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.

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.

Apr 26th, 2024

“I was particularly drawn to the entrepreneurship major they offered because I was seeking something to help me grow my own video production business, which I started in 2016."

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.

Apr 18th, 2024

Western Kentucky University celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the new Gordon Ford College of Business building on Thursday.

Apr 17th, 2024

WKU recognized the recipients of this year’s Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the President’s ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Dinner on April 16.

Mar 29th, 2024

Western Kentucky University’s 54th Annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase will be held Saturday, April 6, at Downing Student Union.

Mar 13th, 2024

WKU has selected 15 students as recipients of the 2024-2025 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, the school’s most prestigious academic award.

Jan 23rd, 2024

Western Kentucky University has released the Dean's List and President's List for the fall 2023 semester.

Dec 8th, 2023

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2023 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

Dec 4th, 2023

“I chose Finance because I figured I would have a wide range of careers to choose from when I graduated. Once I got into the program, I started to realize how much I love financial planning.”