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![Gatton Academy Students Conducting Summer Research in South Korea](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5189.jpg)
Jun 26th, 2017
Two Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky students are spending their summer completing research internships in South Korea. The 10-week internships are in the Chemistry Department of Changwon National University.
View Article![WKU Regents approve 2017-18 budget](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5187.jpg)
Jun 23rd, 2017
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents today (June 23) approved a $413.65 million budget for 2017-18.
View Article![Ransdells to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5182.jpg)
Jun 20th, 2017
This fall, Dr. Gary A. Ransdell and Julie Ransdell will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. As new members of the 26th class of noted alumni, the Ransdells will be recognized during an 11 a.m. luncheon on Oct. 13 at Sloan Convention Center.
View Article![Michael Gramling's book awarded 2017 Silver Medal for Education](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5181.jpg)
Jun 19th, 2017
'The Great Disconnect in Early Childhood Education: What We Know vs. What We Do" by T/TAS author Michael Gramling has been awarded the National Independent Publisher’s 2017 Silver Medal for Education -- Theory and Commentary.
View Article![With Spirit Funder support, WKU Storm Chasers documented multiple tornadoes](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5180.jpg)
Jun 19th, 2017
This year for Dr. Josh Durkee’s annual Field Methods in Weather Analysis and Forecasting class, the students had some extra support in the form of WKU’s new crowdsource funding project, Spirit Funder.
View Article![Board of Regents to hold special budget approval, committee meetings June 23](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5178.jpg)
Jun 16th, 2017
The WKU Board of Regents will hold a special budget approval meeting and committee meetings on June 23 in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall.
View Article![Spring 2017 Dean's/President's List](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5174.jpg)
![24 students attending WKU Agriculture ASSET Conference](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5173.jpg)
Jun 13th, 2017
WKU’s Department of Agriculture is hosting 24 students this week (June 11-15) at the ASSET (Agriculture Students Striving for Effective Tomorrows) Conference.
View Article![The Medical Center highlights partnership with UK, WKU at groundbreaking](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5159.jpg)
Jun 6th, 2017
Groundbreaking for the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus took place Tuesday (June 6) at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The school is a partnership between The Medical Center, the University of Kentucky and WKU.
View Article![WKU students 2nd in Hearst photojournalism, multimedia national championships](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5157.jpg)
Jun 6th, 2017
WKU students finished second in the photojournalism and multimedia national championships of the 2017 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.
View Article![Kentucky EPSCoR hosts National Science Foundation Grants Conference June 5-6](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5148.jpg)
Jun 1st, 2017
Kentucky EPSCoR will host the National Science Foundation Grants Conference June 5-6 in Louisville. Representatives from 38 states and 144 research institutions, including WKU, will attend.
View Article![Summer of Research, Internships, and Study Abroad Await Gatton Academy Students](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5144.jpg)
Jun 1st, 2017
Ninety-three students from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science will be involved in some form of summer learning. From research internships to study abroad to robust community service projects, students are gearing up for busy weeks ahead.
View ArticleMay 31st, 2017
Hardin Memorial Health (HMH) and WKU officials announced a new partnership to remove financial barriers for HMH licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to advance their education and careers.
View Article![International thought leader in education to speak June 7 at WKU](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5139.jpg)
May 30th, 2017
Harvard professor Eric Mazur's presentation at Western Kentucky University has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
View Article![Hardin Memorial Health, WKU partner to create registered nurse career pathway](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5138.jpg)
May 30th, 2017
Hardin Memorial Health and WKU officials announced a new partnership to remove financial barriers for HMH licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to advance their education and careers.
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