WKU News

Sep 17th, 2021

The Kentucky Museum and Kentucky Folklife Program have received a Communities for Immunity grant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Centers for Disease Control.

Sep 16th, 2021

WKU is offering incentives to members of the campus community who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, including full tuition for five students. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the vaccine incentive program in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 16th, 2021

The Advising & Career Development Center (ACDC) of WKU will host the 2021 Majors and Minors Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 on the third floor of Downing Student Union.

Sep 15th, 2021

"I chose my degree program because I come from a family of educators and have a passion for helping grow the next generations. I was impacted at an early age by educators and have always hoped to have that same impact on children for years to come!”

Sep 15th, 2021

Twenty-six seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition, breaking the 2019 record of the most students recognized in a single school year i

Sep 14th, 2021

Today it was announced that Dr. Qingfang Song has been selected to receive an RCAP grant through the WKU Office of Research and Creative Activity.

Sep 14th, 2021

Sep 14th, 2021

“First and foremost, I consider myself a student-centered leader. I am driven in every task or project that I endeavor to complete. The foundation [of my decisions] is what benefits the students and what’s better for them to reach their goals.”

Sep 13th, 2021

Mark McAndrews earned his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Northern Arizona University in 2020 and has been studying and teaching languages for the past decade.His research has been published in several international peer-reviewed journals.

Sep 13th, 2021

Sep 11th, 2021

Zena’s impressive resume and thesis project landed her a coveted internship with J.P. Morgan as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in Power and Renewables.

Sep 10th, 2021

The Department of Accounting and Beta Alpha Psi host annual networking event for students.

Sep 10th, 2021

Western Kentucky University began awarding prizes to its first group of vaccine incentive program contest winners this week.

Sep 9th, 2021

We hope everyone had a good start to the Fall 2021 semester. As the campus community gets back in the swing of things, it is imperative we keep inclusivity at the center of all we do; after all, a sense of belonging is key to an effective and successful..

Sep 9th, 2021

When the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001, some photojournalism students from WKU felt compelled to go and cover the story.

Sep 9th, 2021

Even after 24 years on the Hill, Dr. Martha Sales looks forward to learning something new alongside Hilltoppers this year as she tackles a new role on campus: Interim Dean of Students.

Sep 9th, 2021

This Friday, September 10, come join the WKU English Department for the 5th Annual English Majors Convocation! The event will be held at 3 PM at WKU's Honors College in the multipurpose room and on the lawn.

Sep 9th, 2021

Join artists Alice Gatewood Waddell and Mike Nichols for a special look at the buon fresco mural process and commemoration of the Jonesville community. Timelapse videos, photographs from Jonesville, and the chance to Q&A with the artists.

Sep 8th, 2021

“This experience gave me an insight into the world of physical therapy and both the triumphs and challenges that can be faced,” Begley said.

Sep 8th, 2021

Noted educator Dr. Kristina Collins will present “Social-emotional and Responsive Guidance: Parenting, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students.” In this interactive seminar, the Dr. Collins will address social, emotional, and cultural contexts of