WKU News

Feb 27th, 2025

Lauren Howe, a junior from Owensboro, wanted to study photojournalism at the “best school in the nation,” and she hasn’t looked back. "I knew I wanted to be a part of that, learn from some of the best professors and work alongside like-minded p

Feb 7th, 2025

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni was named the Kentucky Music Educators Association’s (KMEA) 2024-25 Administrator of the Year.

Jan 23rd, 2025

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2024 semester.

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 4th, 2024

“Visiting Japan and Korea had been a dream of mine for a long time and to be able to do that while simultaneously studying in my future career field seemed like a perfect and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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.”

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.

Aug 1st, 2024

An award-winning journalist and educator, a visionary health advocate, and a political psychologist and professor will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

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.

May 1st, 2024

“I chose WKU because out of all the schools I auditioned at and toured this was the only one where I immediately felt like the faculty were invested in my future both as a student and as a person."

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 22nd, 2024

“She has overcome every hurdle. And I am not sure people appreciate how difficult it is to remain so focused when you are separated from your family, friends and loved ones because they live thousands of miles away in a war-torn country."

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 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

“I have wanted to be a reporter since I was in third grade,” said Schanie, a Broadcasting major with minors in Marketing and Political Science.

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.