WKU News

May 7th, 2024

Three WKU students were awarded Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarships for study abroad in the Spring 2024 application cycle, tied for the most of any institution in the country and the only institution in Kentucky with FEA recipients.

May 7th, 2024

2024-2025

May 7th, 2024

Parker Stallings, a first-year student in Professional Legal Studies and English, has been selected for the highly competitive Fulbright US-UK Summer Institutes. Parker will study in a fully-funded three-week program at the University of Bristol.

May 6th, 2024

2024-2025 Permits

May 3rd, 2024

MHC has recognized outstanding seniors with prestigious awards, celebrating their academic excellence, global contributions, and community engagement. These awards highlight the exceptional achievements of these students, marking a significant milestone.

May 3rd, 2024

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

May 3rd, 2024

Elijah Hopkins graduates with double majors in journalism & political science from WKU despite the challenges of the COVID era. Diverse experiences, from investigative journalism to fraternity philanthropy, shape his path toward law school & public policy

May 2nd, 2024

From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.

May 2nd, 2024

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business.

May 2nd, 2024

LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults.

May 1st, 2024

May 1st, 2024

Exceptional students have graduated from the Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) over the years and soon, senior Emily Then-Torres, a Spanish and International Business double major, will be among them.

May 1st, 2024

The 10 Pacemakers from Associated Collegiate Press is more than any other student media program has won in the past four years.

May 1st, 2024

May 1st, 2024

Five members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will begin their summer break with a volunteer project next week in Phoenix, Arizona.

May 1st, 2024

May 1st, 2024

Mykah Carden, a Gatton Academy Senior, and Gabriel Nowaskie, a 2023 graduate of The Gatton Academy have been awarded the 2024 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

May 1st, 2024

“I chose WKU because out of all the schools I auditioned at and toured this was the only one where I immediately felt like the faculty were invested in my future both as a student and as a person."

May 1st, 2024

Ella Schleuning, a WKU senior, reflects on her journey, from campus involvement to impactful research. Her passion for psychology and community shines as she prepares for graduation and future adventures.

Apr 30th, 2024

Seven students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at WKU have been offered National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships for immersive study this summer, marking the 14th consecutive year for Gatton students to be selected.