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![WKU Spring 2020 Dean's/President's Lists](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8880.jpg)
![Departmental Statement of Solidarity](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8877.jpg)
Jun 16th, 2020
In accordance with Western Kentucky University’s dedication to social justice, as outlined recently in We Are One WKU, the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
View Article![Kentucky Folklife Program launches Kentucky Folklife On-line Magazine](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8875.jpg)
Jun 15th, 2020
The Kentucky Folklife Program, part of the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at WKU, is excited to announce the launch of Kentucky Folklife, a multimedia digital publication dedicated to exploring expressive cultures throughout the Commonwealth.
View Article![View from the Hill: 50th annual Student Research Conference held virtually](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8873.jpg)
Jun 11th, 2020
WKU’s 50th annual Student Research Conference ended up being more unique than organizers ever imagined after COVID-19 prompted its move to a virtual format. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more in this week's View from the Hill.
View Article![WKU freshman named top speaker at debate competition](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8871.jpg)
Jun 8th, 2020
WKU Forensics Team member Andre Swai, a freshman from Springfield, Missouri, won top speaker at the NFA Lincoln-Douglas Debate Grand Prix in a virtual setting.
View ArticleJun 8th, 2020
Dr. Amy Brausch, professor in WKU’s Department of Psychological Sciences, has been elected as Research Division Chair and Board Member for the American Association of Suicidology.
View Article![Kentucky Museum announces New Membership Levels](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8860.jpg)
Jun 8th, 2020
The Kentucky Museum has lowered its membership levels, with membership starting at $5 per year, to make member benefits accessible to all in our community.
View Article![5 WKU students recognized in 2020-21 Fulbright competition](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8869.jpg)
Jun 5th, 2020
Two WKU students have been named Finalists for Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2020-21 academic year by the US Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. An additional three have been designated alternates.
View ArticleJun 4th, 2020
To honor the accomplishments of our graduating seniors, the WKU Department of English created a virtual yearbook of memories in a digital compilation of photos and words.
View Article![T/TAS Announces Virtual Pre-Service Training for Early Childhood Education Programs](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8865.jpg)
Jun 4th, 2020
Training and Technical Assistance Services at WKU (T/TAS) announces our experienced and knowledgeable Head Start/Early Head Start specialists are ready to assist in all pre-service training sessions to be conducted via virtual platforms.
View Article![View from the Hill: Big Red Restart Plan](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8864.jpg)
Jun 4th, 2020
Western Kentucky University is pushing ahead with plans to bring students back to campus in the fall. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes a closer look at Big Red Restart, the comprehensive reopening plan for Fall 2020, in this week’s View from the Hill.
View ArticleJun 3rd, 2020
Thank you to all those who took the time to provide feedback on the Big Red Restart draft that we shared last week. We were pleased to receive more than 700 feedback forms.
View Article![WKU School of Media finishes second overall in Hearst competition](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/8861.jpg)
Jun 3rd, 2020
WKU’s School of Media has finished second in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s 2019-2020 Overall Intercollegiate Competition.
View ArticleJun 2nd, 2020
While releasing a new book is old hat for Bowling Green’s David Bell, the launch of his latest novel comes with a plot twist as it has not been spared from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleJun 2nd, 2020
While releasing a new book is old hat for Bowling Green’s David Bell, the launch of his latest novel comes with a plot twist as it has not been spared from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleJun 2nd, 2020
While releasing a new book is old hat for Bowling Green’s David Bell, the launch of his latest novel comes with a plot twist as it has not been spared from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleJun 2nd, 2020
The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as other examples of racial injustice, are heartbreaking and disturbing.
View ArticleJun 1st, 2020
A WKU discount is available for children and grandchildren of WKU faculty, staff, and students for summer programming for children and young people. Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS) will be offered online June 8-10
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