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Apr 30th, 2019
Nine WKU students were awarded Critical Language Scholarships that fully fund summer study in intensive language programs abroad. Six others were named alternates and may be upgraded as additional funding becomes available.
View ArticleApr 29th, 2019
Andrea Day, a junior international affairs and Arabic major, has been awarded a Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship to study in Jordan in summer 2019.
View ArticleApr 29th, 2019
WKU will confer degrees and certificates to more than 2,650 graduates, recognize top undergraduate and graduate students and present an honorary doctorate to bluegrass musician Sam Bush at its 185th Commencement on May 10.
View ArticleApr 26th, 2019
For nearly three decades WKU’s concrete canoe team has been competing, often making it all the way to nationals. This year is no exception as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
View ArticleApr 25th, 2019
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children under 5 years of age should be physically active several times a day, not be physically restrained (e.g. strollers, high chairs) for long periods of time, and appropriate length naps.
View ArticleApr 25th, 2019
As part of its 30th anniversary, WKU PBS invited WKU students to create and submit commemorative logo designs. The first-place logo design winner is Reagan Fischer, a junior from Louisville.
View ArticleApr 24th, 2019
Twelve students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU have received nationally-competitive National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships for immersive, critical language study this summer.
View ArticleApr 24th, 2019
WKU civil engineering students have had their most impressive year to date. The ASCE student chapter is a finalist for the Ridgeway Award. The Concrete Canoe team advanced to national competition.
View ArticleApr 24th, 2019
The WKU Forensics Team placed second in debate team sweepstakes and second in individual event team sweepstakes at the National Forensic Association national tournament.
View ArticleApr 22nd, 2019
WKU has notified its partners that the University has ended its agreement with the Confucius Institute Headquarters to operate the CI at WKU.
View ArticleApr 22nd, 2019
At the SKy Science Festival 2019 Expo Day on Saturday (April 27), the Louisville Drone Academy is offering the opportunity to learn to fly first-person-view piloted drones.
View ArticleApr 22nd, 2019
Students from Brent Bjorkman’s study away course, Public Folklore Practice and Policy in Washington, DC, presented research to Folk Studies students and faculty on Friday. On their trip last month, students networked and explored career opportunities.
View ArticleApr 19th, 2019
On Saturday (April 27) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SKy Science Festival in Circus Square Park, WKU’s Hardin Planetarium offers an opportunity for attendees to build and launch rockets.
View ArticleApr 19th, 2019
Thirty WKU students have been selected as Spirit Masters, the official student ambassadors of WKU, for the 2019-20 year.
View ArticleApr 19th, 2019
Amanda Trabue is returning to the Hill as the Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at WKU.
View ArticleApr 18th, 2019
WKU’s International Year of program immerses students in cultures around the globe without ever leaving campus. This year’s focus is on Cuba, a country cloaked in mystery and misconceptions, as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
View ArticleApr 18th, 2019
Seniors Devin Davis, Koushik Devarakonda and Daniel Yan were each recognized as 2019 United States Presidential Scholars.
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