WKU News

May 25th, 2021

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 101 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2023.

May 24th, 2021

WKU students won the final multimedia competition of the 2020-2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Program and the School of Media finished second in the Hearst Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition.

May 24th, 2021

Jayden Thomas has earned a $25,000 David L. Boren Scholarship to fund intensive language study abroad in the 2021-2022 academic year.

May 20th, 2021

While scientists work to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the progression of Alzheimers, a WKU fraternity continues to raise money and awareness about the horrible disease.

May 20th, 2021

Two WKU students are finalists for photojournalism and multimedia national championships in the 2020-2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

May 20th, 2021

For decades, our state’s rich history has been collected and displayed inside the Kentucky Building on WKU’s campus. A generous gift will make sure as many students as possible learn that history as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in the View from the H

May 20th, 2021

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announces that the tradition of WKU Homecoming will be celebrated throughout the week concluding on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

May 18th, 2021

David N. Brown will be the next Dean of the Ogden College of Science and Engineering at WKU starting July 1.

May 17th, 2021

The 78 members of The Gatton Academy Class of 2021 were offered $21,960,872 in college scholarships and accepted $7,580,818 to fund their undergraduate study.

May 17th, 2021

WKU sophomore Katrina Fjeld of Bowling Green is among only 20 students selected nationwide for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. She is the only scholar from Kentucky in the 2021 cohort.

May 14th, 2021

Beginning today, in accordance with updated guidance from the CDC and Gov. Beshear, those who are fully-vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask on our campus with very limited exceptions, such as the Preston Center and Graves Gilbert Clinic.

May 13th, 2021

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 22 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students.

May 13th, 2021

While scientists work to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the progression of Alzheimer’s, a WKU fraternity continues to raise money and awareness about the disease.

May 13th, 2021

Dr. Selena Sanderfer Doss, an Associate Professor of History at WKU, has been elected to serve on the Kentucky Humanities board of directors. Her board term began on January 1, 2021.

May 13th, 2021

The Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology is very proud to congratulate Dr. Tim Frandy, assistant professor of folk studies, for his selection as recipient of the 2021 Potter College Faculty Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity!

May 12th, 2021

WKU Alum, Stephanie Koeller began her academic career pursuing the KY Early Childhood Director’s Credential. Upon completion, she progressed through the Early Childhood Education Assoc. program where she was named the 2013 student of the year.

May 11th, 2021

Each year, WKU students ride across the United States to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease research. After a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bike4Alz team is excited to ride again.

May 8th, 2021

In a ceremony delayed by a global pandemic, members of Western Kentucky University’s Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation in person Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

May 7th, 2021

The WKU Board of Regents today (Friday) approved several land changes.

May 7th, 2021

A long overdue Commencement ceremony will be held this weekend for WKU’s Class of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt ending to their college careers and those returning are excited to get some closure.