WKU News

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.

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.”

Jun 30th, 2023

Jun 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.

Jun 29th, 2023

Jun 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.

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.

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!

Jun 27th, 2023

Melody Hedden is joining the WKU team as the Director of WKU’s Child Care Center (WKUCCC) and Head Start Programs.

Jun 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.

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.

Jun 27th, 2023

Effective, June 30th

Jun 27th, 2023

Jun 27th, 2023

Western Kentucky University’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will be recognized next month with two 2023 Catalyst Awards.

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.

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.

Jun 22nd, 2023

Jun 21st, 2023

A shining beacon of hope emerges - the groundbreaking efforts spearheaded by higher education system leaders in support of refugees, like WKU's Resilient Refugee Program, launched last fall to serve displaced students in the Bowling Green community.