WKU News

Oct 12th, 2021

Oct 12th, 2021

WKU will be hosting the 2021 Higher EDquity Symposium, sponsored by the State Council on Post-secondary Education, November 15th& 16th. Participation is open to all Kentucky faculty, staff, and students.

Oct 11th, 2021

The Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame has selected Sharon Coomer Mattingly and Evelyn Douglas as members of its 13th class.

Oct 11th, 2021

Lhousseine Guerwane, instructor of Arabic in WKU’s Department of Modern Languages, was recognized as the 2021 Outstanding Arabic Teacher by the Kentucky World Languages Association.

Oct 11th, 2021

Name: Thomas J. Gross Department: Psychology Job Title: Assistant Professor

Oct 10th, 2021

Jocelyn Porter’s (MHC ‘18) path took an unexpected, but pleasant turn when she was studying abroad in Denmark: “I thought I was going to do broadcast journalism.

Oct 9th, 2021

Thomas Deaton (MHC ‘19), while studying English and Environmental Studies, “made it part of his daily routine to be as involved as possible in both the Honors College and broader WKU communities.”

Oct 9th, 2021

Laurel Johnston (MHC ‘23) never anticipated how much her life would be impacted by a simple morning walk. As a Mahurin Honors College (MHC) scholar, Laurel had a unique opportunity

Oct 9th, 2021

Ally Taylor (MHC ‘20) embodies the spirit of WKU and in 2020, she was selected as Homecoming Queen. While studying accounting, Ally served The Mahurin Honors College (MHC)and WKU in many areas.

Oct 8th, 2021

On Thursday, Oct. 7, music department professor Dr. Sophie Benn screened the 2020 documentary, “Sisters with Transistors,” in CH 125. The film centers on several women who were pioneers in the electronic music world since the 1920s.

Oct 8th, 2021

Members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be spending their fall break in Henderson.

Oct 7th, 2021

Some professionals in the world of engineering are giving high school juniors and seniors a glimpse into their careers. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes us to this year’s SCK Launch event held on WKU’s campus in this week’s View from the Hill.

Oct 7th, 2021

“Involving students in the research not only provides a cool experience, it gives them practice at solving problems that don’t have an answer in the back of the book. That is the thing that really sets the research experience apart.”

Oct 6th, 2021

Mayo Clinic Community forum on COVID-19

Oct 6th, 2021

Bowling Green attorney Maira Gomez graduated from WKU in 2012 with a degree in Spanish. Below she talks about why she decided to major in Spanish and how it contributed to her decision to practice law.

Oct 6th, 2021

“I’ve changed by getting to actually make friends, getting to talk to people and getting more involved in things,” Vallejo-Garcia said. “I've definitely learned more communication skills, because I'm not that quiet girl anymore.”

Oct 6th, 2021

The WKU English Department will host the 25th Annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on October 31, 2021. The event ensures that the Millers, who gave so much to WKU, continue to be honored for their contributions.

Oct 6th, 2021

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, the Sundance Film Festival is finally debuting the latest in cinematic creations once more. WKU students have a chance to be a part of that crowd through a Study Away program offered during the winter term.

Oct 5th, 2021

October marks our month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ history. The Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) and the PRIDE Center have several educational (and fun) activities planned for the month. For more information on these campus events...

Oct 5th, 2021

This information is specific to the Midwestern region of the country but the general information on low income communities are likely applicable across country.