WKU News

Dec 5th, 2022

Dec 5th, 2022

CHHS recognized three alumni for their achievements with the first annual CHHS Alumni Achievement Award. One of the recipients, Dr. Justin “Jay” Miller, graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from WKU.

Dec 5th, 2022

Gatton Academy and Breckinridge County High School Senior, Caden Lucas, has been named as a Semifinalist in the Class of 2023 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Dec 5th, 2022

The Kentucky Museum is thrilled to announce the 2023 Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts is now accepting entries from artists who live within 65 miles of Bowling Green, KY.

Dec 2nd, 2022

"I have really been pushed out of my comfort zone in this program and it has boosted my self-confidence. This program has also given me the best people to learn and grow with."

Dec 1st, 2022

Today, Kentucky to the World (KTW) announced its new location, in the new Collaborative SmartSpace at the Innovation Campus at Western Kentucky University (WKU), officially opening this fall.

Dec 1st, 2022

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct its final quarterly meeting of the calendar year on Thursday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

Dec 1st, 2022

Kentucky to the World (KTW) announced its new location, in the new Collaborative SmartSpace at the Innovation Campus at Western Kentucky University, officially opening this fall.

Dec 1st, 2022

Dec 1st, 2022

The African American neighborhood known as Jonesville that was dismantled in the 1960s to make way for the expansion of WKU’s campus lives on in an exhibit at the Kentucky Museum. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more in the View from the Hill.

Nov 30th, 2022

“I chose WKU because I knew it would give me the best undergraduate experience and set me up for success better than any university in the state.”

Nov 30th, 2022

In honor of National Adoption month, I’d like to express how grateful I am for the professionals and supporting staff that care for the children in foster care across my great state.

Nov 30th, 2022

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize nearly 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on Dec. 9.

Nov 29th, 2022

The Kentucky Folklife Program is accepting nominations for the 2023 Homer Ledford Award, through February 1. This award honors outstanding Kentucky luthiers in memory of master luthier, musician, and educator Homer Ledford.

Nov 29th, 2022

Did you know that museums – as part of the arts sector – are vital to our economic, social, and personal well-being? This #GivingTuesday, here’s three reasons that you should become a supporter of the Kentucky Museum.

Nov 28th, 2022

Nov 28th, 2022

Maria Wells of Lewisburg is the December 2022 recipient of the Ogden Foundation Scholar Award, WKU’s top undergraduate academic honor.

Nov 28th, 2022

Dr. Tricia Jordan and Dr. Allie McCreary recently published an infographic sharing the results of a small study they did with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN).

Nov 28th, 2022

The Kentucky Museum will host Christmas in Kentucky on Saturday, December 3 from 11am to 2pm, sponsored by Atmos Energy and ServiceOne Credit Union.

Nov 23rd, 2022

Brice Harney (MHC ‘15) details his magical rise to fame as his skills allowed him to accomplish his wildest dreams!