WKU News

Aug 12th, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded WKU about $3 million over five years for a federal TRiO program that serves low-income, first-generation college students.

Aug 12th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University will receive a $49,970 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the “Inspire! Grants for Small Museums” program.

Aug 10th, 2020

The WKU English Department has launched its fourth annual High School Writing Contest. Area high school English teachers will be invited to have their students participate in three categories - Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature.

Aug 10th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum's annual report for 2019-20 is now available.

Aug 8th, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, August 8, graduates representing 43 counties from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky were recognized during The Gatton Academy’s 13th graduation ceremony.

Aug 7th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents approved three new certificate programs during its third quarterly meeting. They include graduate certificates in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity Data Analytics and an undergraduate certificate in Floodplain Management.

Aug 7th, 2020

"I didn't think I would be able to get an internship this year due to COVID-19, but I am very thankful that I did. I have learned so much when it comes to social media and advertising."

Aug 6th, 2020

Sorority recruitment begins next week at WKU but it will look very different. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the decision to move recruitment to a virtual format in this week’s View from the Hill.

Aug 6th, 2020

Aug 4th, 2020

WKU English congratulates Alayna Milby on being named a founding member of the WKU Alumni Association Diversity and Inclusion Council.

Aug 3rd, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has recently released its first podcast series, Dime Stories, which explores the unique art, history, and culture of South Central Kentucky.

Jul 31st, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents will hold its third quarterly meeting on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. (CT). The meeting will be in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall and via Zoom.

Jul 31st, 2020

Jul 31st, 2020

“My main reason behind taking part in this internship was to gain experience of what it is like to work for an auto manufacturing company and apply the applicable knowledge while attending classes and studying,” said Dhruvinkumar Patel.

Jul 30th, 2020

The Chinese Flagship Program in the Department of Modern Languages is pleased to announce the renewal of its federal funding for 2020-2024. WKU is one of 13 institutions in the United States to host a Chinese Flagship Program.

Jul 30th, 2020

WKU has taken an aggressive approach to figuring out how best to bring students back on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. WKU’s Amy Bingham breaks down information about testing, contact tracing and more in this week’s View from the Hill.

Jul 29th, 2020

Jul 29th, 2020

CORE president and senior English major Cameron Fontes and history major Samantha Eaton, along with CORE advisors and English faculty Trini Stickle and Jessica Folk, develop new projects within CORE that will extend into the fall semester.

Jul 29th, 2020

English majors were well represented among the 27 WKU students receiving the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad.

Jul 29th, 2020

WKU senior Garrett Leet, a finance major from Louisville, is one of 12 students nationwide chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship as part of the 8th annual TD Ameritrade RIA NextGen Scholarships and Grants program.