WKU News

May 3rd, 2021

May 3rd, 2021

On Sunday afternoon, May 2, graduates representing 42 counties from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky were recognized during The Gatton Academy’s 14th graduation ceremony.

May 3rd, 2021

WKU is closing a portion of Colonnade Drive starting Wednesday (May 5).

May 3rd, 2021

WKU students Ariana Pedigo and Reuben Tang have been awarded Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2021-22 academic year. Pedigo will conduct archaeological research in Mongolia and Tang will teach English in Taiwan.

May 1st, 2021

The Class of 2021 holds a special place in the heart of Western Kentucky University, President Timothy C. Caboni told graduates on Saturday.

Apr 30th, 2021

The WKU Board of Regents will conduct its second quarterly meeting on May 7 beginning at 9 a.m.

Apr 30th, 2021

Apr 30th, 2021

Apr 30th, 2021

The Hilltopper Army ROTC Program commissioned 23 graduates as second lieutenants in a ceremony Friday afternoon at Diddle Arena.

Apr 30th, 2021

Garcia Lopez emphasized the supportive faculty who impacted his WKU experience. “They taught me to be confident in myself, confident in my designs - taught me (at least) the most that they could, the ins and outs of the business that I am going into."

Apr 29th, 2021

A student-athlete graduating from WKU this weekend says it was a promise made to his grandmother that helped push him over the finish line. His love of running and his desire to help others have also fueled his success.

Apr 28th, 2021

Apr 28th, 2021

High school journalists from Kentucky and Tennessee were recognized in the 41st annual Mark of Excellence contest sponsored by Western Kentucky University’s School of Media.

Apr 28th, 2021

Finance Major selected as Ogden Foundation Scholar for Spring 2021

Apr 28th, 2021

As a numbers person and a people person, WKU senior Seth Newby found a perfect career match in financial planning.

Apr 27th, 2021

Marko Dumancic, Director of WKU’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, is one of 35 higher education professionals selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) for its 2021 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).

Apr 27th, 2021

The Division of Enrollment and Student Experience (ESE) celebrated the conclusion of its new staff development initiative, The Graduate Institute, as 14 employees completed the program on April 20.

Apr 27th, 2021

For the third year in a row a WKU elephant conservation research project in Kenya is competing in the International Elephant Foundation Conservation Video contest.

Apr 27th, 2021

Apr 27th, 2021