WKU News

Oct 2nd, 2024

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is proud to announce the release of its revised Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Gifted Educators.

Oct 2nd, 2024

Oct 2nd, 2024

The 2024 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report is now available on the WKU Police website.

Oct 1st, 2024

The Louis B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame will add two educators to its acclaimed ranks this year.

Sep 30th, 2024

Save the date for open enrollment

Sep 30th, 2024

Kaitlyn Gray created a custom major combining biology and exercise science for physical therapy. Her honors thesis studies Bingocize's impact on diabetes. She's active in leadership roles and graduates in 2025.

Sep 27th, 2024

Get ready to step into the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland but with a twist. Alice by Heart runs from Saturday, September 28th, to Wednesday, October 2nd, in Russell H. Miller Theatre in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center.

Sep 26th, 2024

University Center of Southern Kentucky and WKU partnership makes earning a college degree more accessible to students throughout Pulaski and surrounding counties.

Sep 25th, 2024

Multiplatform Pacemaker judges student media across all platforms

Sep 24th, 2024

On Thursday night, the Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) hosted Pulitzer-winning playwright, author, and Tony-winning musician, Quiara Alegría Hudes, as part of their Cultural Enhancement Series. 

Sep 23rd, 2024

Evie, inspired by her family's connection to Chinese culture, pursued English Education and Chinese at WKU. She joined the Chinese Flagship Program and won third place in a national Chinese music video contest.

Sep 22nd, 2024

Sep 21st, 2024

As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Emma Grace Young of Bowling Green, Ky. was recognized as WKU’s 2024 Family of the Year.

Sep 18th, 2024

During a special called meeting today, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the naming of the Harold and Juanita Koon Football Complex in honor of significant philanthropic support from the Koon family and the Koon Family Foundation.

Sep 17th, 2024

Sep 17th, 2024

The BRIGHT Coalition, in partnership with local healthcare agencies, is pleased to announce the launch of the latest Community Health Assessment (CHA) for the BRADD region.

Sep 17th, 2024

Fifteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Sep 16th, 2024

The Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) at WKU will welcome Pulitzer-winning playwright, author, and Tony-winning musician, Quiara Alegría Hudes, to campus as part of their Cultural Enhancement Series.

Sep 16th, 2024

Sep 16th, 2024

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni has announced #1 International and New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Genova as the speaker for the university’s fall 2024 Presidential Speaker Series event.