WKU News

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.

May 6th, 2021

Thanks to a generous gift from Sue and Brown Badgett, the J. Rogers Badgett, Sr. Foundation, and the James Graham Brown Foundation, The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU is able to offer professional learning opportunities to two cohorts of elementary and

May 5th, 2021

Gatton Academy senior Christine Belance (’21, Fairdale HS) has received the competitive Gates Scholarship, a program funding only 300 students per year for the full cost of attendance not already covered by other financial aid.

May 4th, 2021

WKU recognized 46 spring 2021 graduates as Scholars of the College as part of Commencement ceremonies on May 1.

May 4th, 2021

Sarah Grace Clayton, a junior Professional Writing major from Hartford, KY, has recently applied her English skills to her cousin’s candle making business.

May 4th, 2021

Three students in the WKU English Department were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship this past semester. Western Kentucky English major Bobbi Coffee is one of those students.