WKU News

Jan 9th, 2019

"Echoes of Emerson: Rethinking Realism in Twain, James, Wharton, and Cather," written by Diana Hope Polley and published by the University of Alabama Press, has been selected as the 2018 winner of the Robert Penn Warren-Cleanth Brooks Award.

Jan 9th, 2019

The USDA has announced the nearly 40 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will continue receiving their benefits in February if the current federal government shutdown continues.

Jan 9th, 2019

Welcome to Today@WKU for January 9, 2019 -- WKU Glasgow offering Clinical Medical Assistant program; plus news from Parking & Transportation, WKU Sports, WKU Admissions, WKU Alumni and more.

Jan 8th, 2019

Welcome to Today@WKU for January 8, 2019 -- Two professors help tell the story of space; 3 students create Bowling Green exhibit; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.

Jan 7th, 2019

Welcome to Today@WKU for January 7, 2019 -- WKU graduate has published 166 books; WKU Alumni offering Hilltoppers@Work Program; plus View from the Hill and news from WKU Sports, Admissions and more.

Jan 4th, 2019

A recent WKU graduate is combining her love of animals and art as she marches toward a career as a published illustrator. Emilie Gill of Allensville already has one book under her belt as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.

Jan 4th, 2019

Welcome to Today@WKU for January 4, 2019 -- Lady Toppers and Hilltoppers open C-USA play with wins over Charlotte; plus news from WKU Parking & Transportation, Libraries, Research, Football, Admissions, Alumni and more.

Jan 3rd, 2019

Professor Joon Sung received the Faculty Award for outstanding contributions in Research/Creativity within the Potter College of Arts & Letters in the Spring 2018. His art focuses on a quest for another type of intellectually demanding beauty.

Jan 3rd, 2019

According to governing.com "A number of discretionary programs are continuing operations during the government shutdown because of previously passed measures that cover a full year of funding.

Jan 3rd, 2019

Welcome to Today@WKU for January 3, 2019 -- Research growing at WKU Farm; Winter Term parking information; Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers open conference action tonight; plus news from WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.

Jan 2nd, 2019

Welcome to Today@WKU for January 2, 2019 -- WKU couple paints the town red with creative studio; 'Phantom of the Universe' opens Jan. 3 at Hardin Planetarium; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Admissions, WKU Alumni and more.

Dec 28th, 2018

Debating in English is tough enough but imagine having to make your argument in a foreign language. That’s exactly what some WKU students do at the International Qatar Debate competition in Doha. WKU's Amy Bingham has more in the View from the Hill.

Dec 21st, 2018

A WKU sophomore from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, says she is living her dream as the feature twirler in the Big Red Marching Band. WKU's Amy Bingham introduces us to Madalynn Alt in the View from the Hill.

Dec 15th, 2018

Welcome to a winter break edition of Today@WKU -- Winter Break hours and information; WKU academic colleges recognize fall graduates; Regents approve leasing property to The HIVE; plus news from WKU Sports, Alumni, Admissions and more.

Dec 15th, 2018

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their fall 2018 graduates in ceremonies Saturday (Dec. 15) at Diddle Arena.

Dec 14th, 2018

The property formerly housing the ALIVE Center at WKU will soon have a new occupant, thanks to a lease approved Friday (Dec. 14) by the Board of Regents. WKU will lease 1818 US 31W Bypass to The HIVE, a non-profit agency that works with the disabled.

Dec 14th, 2018

The South Central Workforce Development Board will soon be offering a new scholarship program, KY hirED, focused not only on raising regional educational attainment levels but also enhancing employability skillsets among college students.

Dec 14th, 2018

Dec 14th, 2018

Among our graduating seniors this fall are father and daughter duo Jim and Brooke DeCesare. Jim will be graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and Brooke will be graduating with a bachelor’s in Public Relations. Read more...

Dec 14th, 2018

Today@WKU for December 14, 2018 -- Geology graduate student takes unique path; Panhellenic Council makes gift to support scholarships; Business Plan Competition finalists; Staff Leadership Institute Class of 2019 announced; plus more news and sports.