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![WKU finishes fifth nationally in ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11404.jpg)
Jul 6th, 2023
Western Kentucky University’s Accursed placed fifth overall in the 36th annual American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Concrete Canoe Competition.
View ArticleJul 6th, 2023
Two teams from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University competed at the 2023 State Envirothon Competition. Gatton’s Senior Team placed first overall among 36 teams and will advance to Nationals.
View Article![Academic Innovation Feature: Instructional Leadership, School Principal, MAE](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11400.jpg)
Jul 5th, 2023
WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is not only educating tomorrow’s teachers, but the college also helps current teachers become principals. Educators from all over the state have jumped at the chance to prepare to become a principal.
View Article![WKU YMLA Earns Honors at Educators Rising National Conference](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11399.jpg)
Jul 5th, 2023
“In this program, students are exposed to topics such as communication, leadership, team-building, and public speaking skills with a great emphasis on teaching as a way to motivate students into the education profession.”
View ArticleJun 29th, 2023
At WKU, our admissions decisions are based on an applicant’s academic achievement and do not incorporate demographic characteristics – including race – in determining an applicant’s eligibility for admission.
View ArticleJun 29th, 2023
The Hilltopper Philosophy Academy wrapped up its second year earlier this month. Pre-college students explored many ideas and engaged in lively discussion of some of the big idea's philosophy introduces.
View Article![Gatton Academy Awarded $15,000 through General Motors Community Impact Grant, Bowling Green Assembly](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11390.jpg)
Jun 29th, 2023
The Gatton Academy received $15,000 through the GM Community Impact Grants Program to support five students participating in summer academic opportunities across Kentucky and the United States.
View Article![Jessica Williams Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11389.jpg)
Jun 28th, 2023
Jessica Williams (MHC `21) outlines how her Honors Self Designed Studies helped her excel in her studies by tailoring her major to her career interest!
View Article![WKU's Child Care Center Hires New Director, Earns Reaccreditation](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11388.jpg)
Jun 27th, 2023
Melody Hedden is joining the WKU team as the Director of WKU’s Child Care Center (WKUCCC) and Head Start Programs.
View ArticleJun 27th, 2023
The Political Science Department wrapped up Leaders in Law. This summer program gives high school students an opportunity to explore the legal field and the Professional Legal Studies major.
View Article![Introducing the New Executive Director of WKU Technical Training and Assistance Services](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11386.jpg)
Jun 27th, 2023
WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director for the esteemed Technical Training and Assistance Services (T/TAS) unit.
View Article![WKU CITL wins two 2023 Catalyst Awards](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11382.jpg)
Jun 27th, 2023
Western Kentucky University’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will be recognized next month with two 2023 Catalyst Awards.
View Article![20 Students Awarded Summer Grants in Gatton Academy's 14th Research Internship Program](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11383.jpg)
Jun 26th, 2023
Gatton Academy students are participating in advanced research in a variety of academic fields this summer through the Gatton Research Internship Grant (RIG) Program and funding through the GM Community Impact Grant.
View Article![WKU Hosts First Teacher Apprenticeship Summit](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11381.jpg)
Jun 23rd, 2023
On June 22, 2023, over 120 individuals from Kentucky school districts, community colleges, universities, and government agencies gathered on WKU’s campus to discuss teacher apprentice programs.
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