WKU News

May 11th, 2023

It’s that time of year for Bike4Alz, the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity fundraiser. One of this year’s riders has the unique experience of his two older brothers having gone before him. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to them in this week’s View from the Hil

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On Saturday, May 6, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 90 students from across Kentucky in their sixteenth graduating class.

May 5th, 2023

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2023 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

May 5th, 2023

Annie Whaley, a second-year student in Public Relations and International Affairs, has been selected for the highly competitive Fulbright US-UK Summer Institutes. Pah Meh, a first-year student in Computer Science, was a finalist.

May 4th, 2023

Western Kentucky University’s Class of 2023 celebrated the completion of an educational journey disrupted by a global pandemic.

May 4th, 2023

May 4th, 2023

During its second quarterly meeting of the calendar year Thursday (May 4), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved a number of new certificate programs.

May 4th, 2023

May 4th, 2023

More than 2,800 graduates are being recognized at WKU’s Commencement ceremony tonight, including the Ogden Foundation Scholar. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the student receiving the university’s top undergraduate award in this week’s View from t

May 3rd, 2023

“I have met so many interesting, unique people just because we were struggling through the same physics, calculus and chemistry courses. These people have pushed me to be a better and more productive and prepared version of myself."

May 3rd, 2023

May 3rd, 2023

The Kentucky Museum will host the kick-off event for Duncan Hines Days with a special talk by former WKU archivist Jonathan Jeffrey on Sunday, June 4, from 2pm to 4pm.

May 2nd, 2023

After more than 32 years of tremendous service to the WKU community and her invaluable presence in the Department of Mathematics, we are wishing Lynne Swetmon a very happy retirement! We will miss you!

May 2nd, 2023

In addition to the five WKU alumni and graduating seniors awarded Fulbright US Student grants this spring, Paige Figueroa (‘22 Economics and Spanish) and Jaclyn Schiess (‘22 Dance) have been named alternates.

May 2nd, 2023

May 2nd, 2023

WKU's National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted elections for the 2023-2024 executive board on April 26.

May 1st, 2023

“The best part of WKU for me was getting to do what I loved each and every day with pursuing my education degree while also being a student-athlete."