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May 12th, 2021
WKU Alum, Stephanie Koeller began her academic career pursuing the KY Early Childhood Director’s Credential. Upon completion, she progressed through the Early Childhood Education Assoc. program where she was named the 2013 student of the year.
View Article![14 WKU Students to Bike Across the United States - Riding for the Cure to Alzheimer’s](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9675.jpg)
May 11th, 2021
Each year, WKU students ride across the United States to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease research. After a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bike4Alz team is excited to ride again.
View Article![WKU Class of 2020 celebrates Commencement](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9674.jpg)
May 8th, 2021
In a ceremony delayed by a global pandemic, members of Western Kentucky University’s Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation in person Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
View Article![WKU Regents approve land changes, new programs](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9673.jpg)
![View from the Hill: Class of 2020 Commencement](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9672.jpg)
May 7th, 2021
A long overdue Commencement ceremony will be held this weekend for WKU’s Class of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt ending to their college careers and those returning are excited to get some closure.
View Article![The Center for Gifted Studies to Offer Two Cohorts of School Principals Equity Training](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9671.jpg)
May 6th, 2021
Thanks to a generous gift from Sue and Brown Badgett, the J. Rogers Badgett, Sr. Foundation, and the James Graham Brown Foundation, The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU is able to offer professional learning opportunities to two cohorts of elementary and
View Article![Gatton Student Receives Prestigious Gates Scholarship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9670.jpg)
May 5th, 2021
Gatton Academy senior Christine Belance (’21, Fairdale 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 financial aid.
View Article![WKU recognizes 46 spring 2021 Scholars of the College](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9668.jpg)
May 4th, 2021
WKU recognized 46 spring 2021 graduates as Scholars of the College as part of Commencement ceremonies on May 1.
View ArticleMay 4th, 2021
Sarah Grace Clayton, a junior Professional Writing major from Hartford, KY, has recently applied her English skills to her cousin’s candle making business.
View ArticleMay 4th, 2021
Three students in the WKU English Department were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship this past semester. Western Kentucky English major Bobbi Coffee is one of those students.
View Article![78 Graduates Honored as The Gatton Academy’s Class of 2021](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9662.jpg)
May 3rd, 2021
On Sunday afternoon, May 2, graduates representing 42 counties from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky were recognized during The Gatton Academy’s 14th graduation ceremony.
View Article![Portion of Colonnade Drive at WKU to close](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9661.jpg)
![Two WKU Students Awarded Fulbright Grants in 2021-22 Competition](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9627.jpg)
May 3rd, 2021
WKU students Ariana Pedigo and Reuben Tang have been awarded Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2021-22 academic year. Pedigo will conduct archaeological research in Mongolia and Tang will teach English in Taiwan.
View Article![WKU's Class of 2021 persisted through challenging year](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9659.jpg)
May 1st, 2021
The Class of 2021 holds a special place in the heart of Western Kentucky University, President Timothy C. Caboni told graduates on Saturday.
View Article![WKU Board of Regents to meet May 7](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9658.jpg)
Apr 30th, 2021
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct its second quarterly meeting on May 7 beginning at 9 a.m.
View Article![WKU ROTC commissions 23 cadets](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9654.jpg)
Apr 30th, 2021
The Hilltopper Army ROTC Program commissioned 23 graduates as second lieutenants in a ceremony Friday afternoon at Diddle Arena.
View Article![Garcia Lopez graduates with experience as an advertising and branding creative](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9652.jpg)
Apr 30th, 2021
Garcia Lopez emphasized the supportive faculty who impacted his WKU experience. “They taught me to be confident in myself, confident in my designs - taught me (at least) the most that they could, the ins and outs of the business that I am going into."
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