WKU News

Nov 6th, 2023

First-Generation Scholar Parker Stallings (MHC `27) shares some of the ways he's already been able to be involved on campus along with his amazing opportunity to attend SCUSA at West Point Academy!

Nov 6th, 2023

The WKU Department of English is excited to host our 27th annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on Sunday, November 12, at 2 p.m. in Cherry 125, followed by a reception with refreshments in Cherry 101.

Nov 6th, 2023

WKU will celebrate a BIG RED, White and Blue Homecoming with events November 9-11.

Nov 1st, 2023

WKU has been ranked one of today’s best schools for online nursing degree programs by EduMed.org. WKU’s LPN to ASN program earned top honors for their overall quality, affordability, and commitment to student success.

Nov 1st, 2023

WKU has been named a Top Producer of Gilman Scholarship recipients by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

Nov 1st, 2023

WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. November 10 with a wreath-laying ceremony at Downing Student Union, room 3020, followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Nov 1st, 2023

The Eta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host “Gaming Through It,” an event promoting mental health in Black men, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. November 9 in Downing Student Union’s Recreation Room.

Oct 31st, 2023

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Oct 27th, 2023

Harley Chestnut is lucky to be alive. She entered the foster care system when she was only a few weeks old after suffering neglect by her birth mother. Her life forever changed when her loving parents adopted her the age of 3.

Oct 27th, 2023

The Kentucky Museum and local artists invite you into their studios to view their art, discuss their processes, and watch demonstrations during this free event!

Oct 26th, 2023

Staff Leadership Institute is off to a great start this year with 22 individuals selected for the 2023-24 cohort.

Oct 26th, 2023

The Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative inducted 19 WKU students in a ceremony hosted by the Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center.

Oct 25th, 2023

WKU is excited to announce our upcoming Creative Writing Series featuring the accomplished husband-wife screenwriting duo, Juliet Aires Giglio and Keith Giglio on Thursday, October 26th from 7:00 pm to 8:00pm.

Oct 24th, 2023

Oct 24th, 2023

WKU will host the Kentucky Music Educators Association State Marching Band Championships on Saturday (Oct. 28).

Oct 23rd, 2023

Oct 23rd, 2023

Oct 23rd, 2023

The WKU Forensics team captured the overall team sweepstakes championship at the Marshall University Memorial Tournament and Ohio University Swing hosted on the campus of Marshall University October 21-22.

Oct 23rd, 2023

Western Kentucky University students Avery Pope and Tameka Ferguson have been awarded the 2023-2024 WKU Libraries Connie Foster Student Scholarship Endowment. The scholarship aims to provide financial support to students pursuing their academic goals.