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![WKU Forensics Team wins Webster University debate tournament](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10202.jpg)
Jan 31st, 2022
The Western Kentucky University Forensics Team captured first place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the 24th annual Gorlok Gala hosted virtually by Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, Jan. 28-30.
View ArticleJan 31st, 2022
WKU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has received reaffirmation accreditation for 10 years from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
View Article![Exciting Events Are Scheduled for the 2022 WKU Chinese New Year Celebration!](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10200.jpg)
Jan 28th, 2022
The WKU Chinese Club (SGA), the WKU Chinese Flagship Program, the WKU Korean Pop Culture Club (SGA), Global Learning & International Affairs (GLIA), WKU Honors College, and the WKU Modern Languages Department are sponsoring four events to celebrate the C
View ArticleJan 28th, 2022
The WKU Spanish Club has announced the dates for the spring 2022 meetings. Whether you are a native-Spanish speaker, a beginner, or interested in the Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture, we encourage you to join us!
View Article![Black History Month events begin Feb. 1 at WKU](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10196.jpg)
Jan 27th, 2022
"Black Lives. Black Health. Black Wealth. We Matter" is the theme for Black History Month 2022 at Western Kentucky University.
View Article![View from the Hill: WKU Admissions offers variety of tours](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10195.jpg)
Jan 27th, 2022
WKU's Office of Admissions has expanded its options when it comes to showcasing all the campus has to offer. The changes were prompted in part by the COVID-19 pandemic as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week's View from the Hill.
View ArticleJan 26th, 2022
The English Department is home to a variety of clubs to participate in and receive support from like-minded individuals. English Club, Professional Writing Club, and Messages in a Bottle are all meeting this spring.
View ArticleJan 26th, 2022
Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Shoenfelt, University Distinguished Professor Emerita in the WKU Department of Psychological Sciences, has been named a Fellow in the American Psychological Association (APA).
View Article![Laurel Vaught Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10228.jpg)
Jan 25th, 2022
Our Mahurin Honors College (MHC) Scholars, while all exceptional academics ascending towards excellence, represent a vast array of talents and interests. One of our newest scholars, Laurel Vaught (MHC ‘25), is a member of the WKU Equestrian Team.
View Article![2022 Student Publications summer fellows named](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10191.jpg)
Jan 25th, 2022
WKU Student Publications announced a record 11 Student Publications fellows for 2022.
View Article![Chad Coomer Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10190.jpg)
Jan 25th, 2022
While Mahurin Honors College (MHC) scholars study a broad scope of subjects, some such as Chad Coomer (MHC ‘14) have found their home in the STEM field.
View Article![Hannah Pennington Spotlight](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10188.jpg)
Jan 25th, 2022
The Mahurin Honors College (MHC) believes that research provides hands-on experience for scholars to immerse themselves in their academic passions.
View Article![13 MHC Students earn Gilman Scholarship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10231.jpg)
Jan 24th, 2022
19 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the October 2021 application cycle, more than all other Kentucky institutions combined. Of these 19, 13 are Mahurin Honors College Scholars.
View ArticleJan 24th, 2022
The WKU Department of English is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 undergraduate scholarship. All applications are due by February 4th, 2022, except for the Allan Miller Memorial Scholarship, which is due September 15.
View Article![For White Squirrel Weather, tornadoes are 'the kind of thing we have been training for'](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10185.jpg)
Jan 24th, 2022
As the WKU community wrapped up the fall 2021 semester, University Meteorologist Josh Durkee and the White Squirrel Weather team spent their finals week monitoring development of a severe weather system.
View Article![19 WKU students earn Gilman Scholarship for study abroad](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10176.jpg)
Jan 24th, 2022
19 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the October 2021 application cycle, more than all other Kentucky institutions combined.
View Article![Regents committees approve University Distinguished Professor status, personnel actions](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10181.jpg)
Jan 21st, 2022
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents held its first committee meetings of the calendar year on Friday, January 21.
View Article![All WKU campuses open & classes resume as scheduled Jan. 21](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10180.jpg)
Jan 20th, 2022
All Western Kentucky University campuses will be open and classes will resume as scheduled Friday, January 21.
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