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![WKU Regents award Stevens Provost Emerita status, approve graduate certificate](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10534.jpg)
May 5th, 2022
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted to award Provost Emerita status to Dr. Cheryl Stevens at its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 5.
View Article![WKU Meteorology Student Awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10531.jpg)
May 5th, 2022
WKU meteorology and geographic information systems student Abraham Tekoe has been selected for the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
View Article![WKU to recognize 3,713 graduates during Commencement May 5](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10499.jpg)
May 5th, 2022
Western Kentucky University will celebrate 3,713 graduates, present two honorary doctorates and recognize top scholars during 2022 Commencement on May 5 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
View Article![Gatton Academy student receives Gates Scholarship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10530.jpg)
![Experiences confirm Cassady’s degree in Nursing](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10526.jpg)
May 4th, 2022
“From the beginning, I knew that I wanted to do something where I could use my skill set to help others. This healthcare profession is ever-changing, hands-on, and requires compassion and care."
View Article![WKU's 2022 Homecoming game set for Oct. 29](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10525.jpg)
May 3rd, 2022
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, is excited to announce a Homecoming celebration of spirit and tradition beginning on Monday, Oct. 24, and culminating on Saturday, Oct. 29.
View Article![Gatton Academy student receives Gates Scholarship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10524.jpg)
May 2nd, 2022
Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky senior Allen Lin (’22, Larry A. Ryle HS) has received the competitive Gates Scholarship, a program funding only 300 students per year for the full cost of attendance not already covered by other fin
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2022
Congratulations to the winners of our Chinese Study Abroad Scholarships. We are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments thus far, and we are excited for the opportunity to help fund their study abroad programs. We know they will learn and grow so
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2022
On Friday, April 29th, the WKU Gender & Women’s Studies program collaborated with Hope Harbor, Inc. to host First Things First over Facebook live.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2022
On Thursday, April 28th, the WKU Department of English wrapped up the 2022 Creative Writing Reading series by hosting the 18th annual Goldenrod Poetry Festival.
View Article![Smith-Rouse achieves bachelor and master’s degrees in two years and two months](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10515.jpg)
May 2nd, 2022
On May 5th, graduate student Antoine Smith-Rouse will finally get to add “WKU graduate” to his already impressive list of laurels.
View Article![African American Heritage Council awards grant for Jonesville Memory Project](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10513.jpg)
May 2nd, 2022
The Kentucky Museum at WKU has received a $7,000 grant from the Kentucky African American Heritage Council, part of the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Office, to support its ongoing documentation and interpretation efforts related to the Jonesville
View ArticleApr 29th, 2022
Marcus Brooks will join the Potter College of Arts and Letters (PCAL) as an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology this fall.
View Article![WKU graduate is driven by a passion for military and business](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10501.jpg)
Apr 29th, 2022
Lee Friedman from Princeton, Indiana, has always been passionate about the military and small business, so it was no surprise when he chose WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business and the WKU Army ROTC program.
View Article![WKU Board of Regents to meet May 5](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10512.jpg)
Apr 28th, 2022
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct its second quarterly meeting of the calendar year on Thursday, May 5 at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.
View ArticleApr 28th, 2022
On Monday, April 25, Spanish Club had a weekly meeting, but it was quite different from their weekly events on aspects of Spanish language or culture. This event was a carnival-style activity, with music, food, and opportunities for the Department of Mode
View ArticleApr 28th, 2022
On Saturday, April 23, students in the Chinese Flagship Program gathered to listen to research presentations and program experiences and to receive awards for their hard work in the classroom. Students from all Chinese Flagship Program levels, including 1
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