WKU News

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.

Apr 30th, 2024

Apr 30th, 2024

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2024 Commencement on May 2 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 29th, 2024

The annual Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education (KABHE) conference held its awards banquet on Monday, April 22, 2024. WKU Faculty and Student win awards.

Apr 29th, 2024

Graduating senior Savannah Stevens chose WKU because of the rich tradition, community, and opportunity it offers students - opportunities that she made the most of during her time on the Hill.

Apr 29th, 2024

WKU students Kirstin Bobbitt, Carolyn Brueggemann, Allison Francis, Samuel Gorecki, Maria Julian, Kierigan McEvoy, and Serena White have each been awarded $25,000 David L. Boren Scholarships to fund language-focused study abroad in 2024-25.

Apr 29th, 2024

Apr 29th, 2024

Steven and Nancy Breidenich, honored with MHC Key to the College award for their exceptional support. Their philanthropy and advocacy benefited WKU/MHC students, emphasizing the importance of community involvement.

Apr 26th, 2024

Matthew J. Bowers, a Biology graduate student from Kenhorst, Pennsylvania, is the 2023-24 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.

Apr 26th, 2024

“I was particularly drawn to the entrepreneurship major they offered because I was seeking something to help me grow my own video production business, which I started in 2016."

Apr 26th, 2024

Dr. Martha Sales, WKU’s Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Experience, was inducted into the Franklin-Simpson Hall of Fame on Thursday evening (April 25).