WKU News

Jul 26th, 2023

“At my internship, I learn real entrepreneurial skills such as market research, company planning, & financial management. I also learn valuable soft skills like cooperation, communication, and problem-solving, which are highly appreciated in many field

Jul 25th, 2023

Political Science students received the incredible opportunity to tour the Moroccan Parliament building.

Jul 25th, 2023

Dylan Boughey, a senior Psychology major from Louisville, is spending part of his summer traveling and seeing new places, like many college students. However, unlike other students, he is running coast to coast for an amazing cause.

Jul 24th, 2023

The Kentucky Museum and The Mystic Arts Association have partnered to host "Uniquely You", a four-day arts exhibition that will culminate in a mystical and creative arts faire on August 5.

Jul 20th, 2023

Jul 18th, 2023

This summer, not one, but five Hilltoppers gained first-hand experience in the fast-paced world of advertising under the guidance of one of Kentucky’s oldest and most established creative agencies: Doe-Anderson Inc.

Jul 17th, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- WKU PBS, Western Kentucky University’s Public Television Service, has been nominated for awards in five categories for the 59th annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards. Autism Inclusion in the Workplace The nominations include content

Jul 17th, 2023

On July 17, the College Heights Foundation at Western Kentucky University hosted a Centennial Celebration in recognition of its 100th anniversary. CHF was originally organized and incorporated in the Commonwealth of Kentucky on July 17, 1923.

Jul 17th, 2023

Doug Tate, WKU Housing & Residence Life Assistant Director of Housing Administration, won the StarRez PortalX Competition at the StarRez Global Connect Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, held July 8-11, 2023.The conference hosted nearly 950 participants.

Jul 14th, 2023

“The knowledge I have gained in such a short amount of time has already proved to be extremely beneficial to me as an intern, and I am confident that I will carry it with me into the next chapter of my career journey."

Jul 13th, 2023

WKU's Hardin Planetarium will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's 1973 iconic album The Dark Side of the Moon with an unprecedented sight and sound experience of the album.

Jul 13th, 2023

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Cynthia (CJ) Nichols of Haverford, Pennsylvania, to the Board of Regents of Western Kentucky University.

Jul 12th, 2023

In The Gatton Academy Class of 2023, four graduates committed to attend military service academies in the fall, including the United States Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Military Academy

Jul 10th, 2023

"This experience will help me in my future career by giving me an idea of what to truly expect and what I am expected to do.”

Jul 10th, 2023

“I wanted to get a scope of what civil engineering looks like in practice. I applied to Vantage hoping to learn the profession of surveying and site design from some engineers close to my hometown.”

Jul 10th, 2023

Eight Gatton Academy graduates received bronze, silver, or gold distinctions in this year’s National Russian Essay Contest through the American Council of Teachers of Russian. Students at The Gatton Academy are taught by Professor Ekaterina Myakshina.

Jul 6th, 2023

Western Kentucky University’s Accursed placed fifth overall in the 36th annual American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Concrete Canoe Competition.

Jul 6th, 2023

Jul 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.

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.