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![Shoaf receives Rotary Scholarship for master's degree abroad](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5344.jpg)
Aug 14th, 2017
WKU alumna Emma Shoaf will use a $40,000 Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in the United Kingdom.
View Article![3 WKU students selected as Gilman Scholars](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5343.jpg)
Aug 14th, 2017
Three Western Kentucky University students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad during the fall 2017 semester or academic year.
View Article![Nine new members elected to WKU Young Alumni Council](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5342.jpg)
Aug 14th, 2017
The WKU Young Alumni Council (YAC) recently added nine new members to serve for three years in collaboration with the WKU Alumni Association.
View Article!['Kentucky in the Great War' on display at Kentucky Building](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5338.jpg)
Aug 14th, 2017
WKU Library Special Collections recently opened Kentucky in the Great War exhibit in the Jackson Gallery of the Kentucky Building. The exhibit will be free and open to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 8.
View Article![8th annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run set for Sept. 20](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5336.jpg)
Aug 11th, 2017
The WKU Army ROTC program will host the eighth annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Chaney's Dairy Barn.
View ArticleAug 11th, 2017
Western Kentucky University’s Big Red and community leaders greeted students at North Middle School as they walked in Thursday for their first day.
View Article![Hardin Planetarium adding presentations of eclipse show](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5334.jpg)
Aug 11th, 2017
WKU’s Hardin Planetarium is responding to the growing interest about the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 by offering additional presentations of its free public eclipse show, "Into The Shadow Of The Disappearing Sun."
View Article![WKU Learn and Earn adds partners, advisory board](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5333.jpg)
Aug 10th, 2017
WKU Learn and Earn is expanding opportunities for WKU students and local businesses with the addition of several new business partners and the creation of an advisory board.
View Article![Faculty member in WKU SKyTeach Program earns national award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5332.jpg)
Aug 10th, 2017
Dr. Lisa C. Duffin, associate professor of psychology, has earned national recognition for her research on STEM education as part of WKU’s SKyTeach Program.
View Article![Faculty research seeks to solve big problems](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5325.jpg)
Aug 8th, 2017
During the last two years, Dr. Leyla Zhuhadar has mentored or advised nearly 30 students in research projects, with three students awarded with Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) grants. Read more about her latest research.
View Article![WKU Learn and Earn announcement set for Aug. 10](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5324.jpg)
Aug 8th, 2017
WKU’s Learn and Earn program will have a special announcement and reception at 2 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 10) at the Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Road.
View Article![WKU PBS picks up quartet of Emmy Awards for 'Lost River Sessions'](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5320.jpg)
Aug 8th, 2017
WKU PBS wins four Ohio Valley Emmy Awards for "Lost River Sessions." Cheryl Beckley also was recognized with the Silver Circle Award.
View Article![Arizona BatWatch research project launches second season of videos](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5319.jpg)
Aug 8th, 2017
Arizona BatWatch, an online research project that engages the public in scientific research through citizen science, launched its second season of videos Aug. 8.
View Article![WKU preparing for fall 2017 semester & Great American Eclipse](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5317.jpg)
Aug 7th, 2017
WKU is preparing for two major events on Aug. 21 -- the opening of the fall 2017 semester and the Great American Eclipse.
View ArticleAug 2nd, 2017
Being aware of your good study habits and recognizing your weaknesses early on will help you figure out strategies, so you can achieve your academic goals.
View Article![Graduate student helps build new CCR certificate at WKU](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5300.jpg)
Aug 1st, 2017
Rachel Bauer, a graduate student at WKU, is participating in groundbreaking research with the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs at WKU to study college and career readiness and build a new CCR certificate program.
View ArticleAug 1st, 2017
Being aware of your good study habits and recognizing your weaknesses early on will help you figure out strategies, so you can achieve your academic goals.
View Article![WKU Panhellenic Association earns national recognition](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5295.jpg)
Jul 31st, 2017
WKU Panhellenic Association is one of 42 College Panhellenic Associations recognized with national excellence and achievement awards.
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