WKU News

Apr 6th, 2023

Seven WKU students have been offered 2023 Critical Language Scholarships, and one has been designated an alternate. The CLS Program fully funds summer intensive language study abroad in 15 languages critical to U.S. national security.

Apr 6th, 2023

The Kentucky Museum has opened the 1810 Felts Log House for the season, with docent-led tours available to visitors upon request during regular museum hours.

Apr 5th, 2023

The WKU Forensics Team won the sweepstakes championship at the second annual Asynchronous Speech Championship hosted virtually by Southwest Minnesota State University on March 22-26.

Apr 5th, 2023

Two WKU students were awarded Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarships for study abroad during the Summer 2023 term.

Apr 5th, 2023

The Kentucky Folklife Program is pleased to welcome Camille Acosta as the new Folklife Specialist. She began the position on March 27th, 2023.

Apr 5th, 2023

Two Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science students, Gabriel Nowaskie and Divya Naidugari, recently qualified for the world-renowned Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Apr 4th, 2023

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Apr 4th, 2023

Student leaders for 2023-24 have been appointed for the four divisions of WKU Student Publications.

Apr 4th, 2023

This past Wednesday, Erin Keane came to WKU to speak with students on her experience in the journalism field and her process for writing her recent memoir Runaway.

Apr 3rd, 2023

WKU’s 2nd Annual Data Science Day, sponsored by the Applied Research & Technology Program and the Applied Center for Data Science, will be held Tuesday afternoon (April 4).

Apr 3rd, 2023

The LifeSkills Run for Autism and a screening of "In A Different Key" will be held April 15 as part of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.

Apr 2nd, 2023

The WKU CHHS InterProfessional Education (IPE) workgroup will host a panel discussion about end of life, ethics, and the New York Times Bestseller book "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi.

Mar 31st, 2023

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Mar 30th, 2023

More than 230 research projects will be shared this weekend at the 53rd Annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase (formerly known as the Student Research Conference). WKU’s Amy Bingham has a preview in this week’s View from the Hill.

Mar 29th, 2023

The WKU Forensics Team captured the sweepstakes championship at the 5th Annual NFA-LD Grand Prix hosted by the University of North Texas Debate Team in Denton, Texas. on March 25 and 26.

Mar 28th, 2023