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![Roberts named president of World Council for Gifted and Talented Children](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5293.jpg)
Jul 31st, 2017
Dr. Julia Roberts, executive director of The Center for Gifted Studies and The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU, has been named president of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC).
View Article![WKU President Timothy C. Caboni takes oath of office](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5291.jpg)
Jul 28th, 2017
With his wife Kacy holding a Bible belonging to WKU’s first president, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry, Timothy C. Caboni took the oath of office as WKU’s 10th president during the Board of Regents’ quarterly meeting.
View ArticleJul 26th, 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![189 participate in 34th year of VAMPY program at WKU](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5285.jpg)
Jul 26th, 2017
The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU hosted its 34th annual Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY) from June 25 to July 15.
View Article![WKU surpasses record with $36.3 million in private support during 2016-17](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5283.jpg)
Jul 26th, 2017
WKU has surpassed its previous record of private support in a fiscal year with a new high of $36.3 million gifted in 2016-17.
View ArticleJul 26th, 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![9 retiring members thanked for service to WKU Alumni Association Board](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5280.jpg)
Jul 25th, 2017
The WKU Alumni Association recently thanked nine volunteers who are retiring from the WKU Alumni Association National Board of Directors after their term of office.
View Article![Veterans Upward Bound at WKU accepting new students](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5276.jpg)
![Stuff the Bus continues to grow in impact through scholarships](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5275.jpg)
Jul 25th, 2017
STUFF THE BUS provides an annual opportunity for community members to fill school buses with donated school supplies, which are distributed to Family Resources Centers at schools throughout Southcentral Kentucky.
View Article![WKU PBS Pool Party, with Curious George, set for Aug. 6](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5273.jpg)
Jul 24th, 2017
Get ready for the end of summer WKU PBS Pool Party being held at the Russell Sims Aquatic Park on Sunday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5 p.m.
View Article![11 new members elected to WKU Alumni Association board](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5266.jpg)
Jul 21st, 2017
The WKU Alumni Association recently elected 11 new board members for 2017-2018.
View Article![WKU Regents to hold retreat, quarterly meeting July 27-28](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5265.jpg)
Jul 21st, 2017
The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and quarterly meeting July 27-28.
View Article!['There's No Place Like Home' theme for WKU Homecoming 2017](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5264.jpg)
Jul 20th, 2017
WKU alumni and friends will celebrate "There’s No Place Like Home" for Homecoming 2017.
View Article![2017 Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange to visit Bowling Green/Cave Country area](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5263.jpg)
Jul 20th, 2017
The Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange (RUX) will gather in Bowling Green July 28-30 for the second 2017 Rural-Urban Exchange Community Intensive.
View ArticleJul 19th, 2017
Partnerships and matching resources with community needs were among the focuses Western Kentucky University's new president discussed during his visit at the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce's quarterly breakfast.
View Article![WKU graduate nominated for Primetime Emmy Award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5253.jpg)
Jul 18th, 2017
Becky Ann Baker, a 1975 WKU graduate, is a first-time nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on the HBO series "Girls."
View Article![WKU PBS earns 7 Emmy nominations; Beckley receives Silver Circle Award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5252.jpg)
Jul 18th, 2017
WKU PBS, WKU’s Public Television Service, has been nominated for seven awards in six categories for the 53rd Annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards. Cheryl Beckley also is being recognized with the Silver Circle Award.
View Article![Bevin appoints George Nichols III as WKU Regent](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5245.jpg)
Jul 14th, 2017
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed George Nichols III of Potomac, Maryland, to the WKU Board of Regents.
View Article![Cravens honored for playing in 60th straight WKU Faculty-Staff Golf Tournament](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5242.jpg)
Jul 14th, 2017
A special milestone was celebrated Friday morning as Dr. Raymond Cravens, retired WKU administrator and faculty member, was recognized for playing in the annual Faculty-Staff Golf Tournament for 60 consecutive years.
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