WKU News

Oct 19th, 2022

The WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) recently hosted a 20th anniversary celebration and recognized alumni for their achievements with the first annual CHHS Alumni Achievement Award.

Oct 19th, 2022

Thirty-one students are candidates for 2022 Homecoming queen at Western Kentucky University.

Oct 19th, 2022

Kevin Diaz-Cruz (MHC `24) explains how important his heritage is to his college life and how it has shaped his view on college as a whole.

Oct 18th, 2022

The WKU Forensics Team captured the team sweepstakes championship at a tournament hosted in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the University of Alabama on October 15-16.

Oct 17th, 2022

Oct 17th, 2022

Oct 17th, 2022

Hilltopper fans are in for a big treat on October 21 when Shaquille O’Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, performs a pregame concert on WKU’s South Lawn. WKU’s Amy Bingham has a preview in this week’s View from the Hill.

Oct 17th, 2022

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday, October 21, at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

Oct 14th, 2022

Where does a biology major with a passion in sustainability go for an internship? The WKU Farm of course! Find out more in this Scholar Spotlight on Will Hemenover.

Oct 14th, 2022

Internships can play a big role in the growth of MHC Scholars. See how one current scholar is really shooting for the stars.

Oct 14th, 2022

Our MHC Branding Team sat down with Dr. Rodney King and 2022 alumna Gillie Brown to talk about what MHC Scholars can do outside of the classroom via research.

Oct 12th, 2022

Oct 11th, 2022

Anthem Medicaid’s $100,000 commitment builds on a half-a-million-dollar investment in rural health care access across the Commonwealth

Oct 11th, 2022

Oct 11th, 2022

On Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm in CH 125, the English Department and GWS program will host the 2022 Gail Martin Lecture by Dr. Carissa Harris, entitled “Sexual Consent, Vulnerability, and Pleasure in Medieval England and Scotland.”

Oct 11th, 2022

The WKU Forensics Team captured the combined sweepstakes and debate sweepstakes championship at a tournament hosted in Easton, Pennsylvania, at Lafayette College on October 8-9.

Oct 10th, 2022

WKU Student Publications posted six finalists for national Pacemaker Awards -- the most ever for WKU and more than any other university in 2022.

Oct 10th, 2022

WKU in Glasgow will host a celebration on Thursday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. to commemorate 20 years at its home on Hilltopper Way.

Oct 10th, 2022

Mildred Valenzuela is a graduate of the WKU Spanish program, and she now works for the Bowling Green Independent Schools as a Migrant Recruiter. She was recognized for her work helping the Hispanic community at the BG Fiestaval.

Oct 7th, 2022

Jenna Wells talks about her time serving with the Student Government Association (SGA).