WKU News

Aug 12th, 2021

WKU’s First Year Village, anchored by two brand new residence halls, will be buzzing this semester. What’s unique about these halls is that they offer multiple Living Learning Communities as WKU’s Amy Bingham shows us in this week’s View from the

Aug 12th, 2021

WKU students and recent graduates earned recognition 63 times, totaling more than $653,627 in funding for graduate school, language study, public service, and study abroad.

Aug 11th, 2021

Aug 10th, 2021

As a former Child Protective Services Worker, Austin Griffiths has first-hand knowledge of the challenges of child welfare work and the prevailing needs of children in south central Kentucky.

Aug 10th, 2021

Aug 9th, 2021

This week, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, Advantage Kentucky Alliance, World Trade Center Kentucky and Indiana Defense Network partner to host Kentucky and Indiana manufacturers on a trip to the Space & Missile Defense Symposium.

Aug 9th, 2021

FCCN-KY will be housed and administered through WKU’s Department of Training & Technical Assistance Services (T/TAS) in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Aug 9th, 2021

In conjunction with the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s (WCGTC) biennial conference, the Executive Committee of the World Council presented Dr. Julia Link Roberts with the 2021 World Council Distinguished Service Award. Eligibility for

Aug 9th, 2021

Aug 6th, 2021

The OHS Head Start Forward webinar series supports Head Start programs in moving toward fully operational, in-person comprehensive services, as local health conditions allow.

Aug 6th, 2021

During its quarterly meeting on Friday (August 6), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the renaming of Northeast Hall to Munday Hall.

Aug 6th, 2021

“As a new teacher in Lexington, Kentucky, I participated in the Kentucky Reading Project myself. It was such an amazing experience that I jumped at the opportunity to help in the initiative at WKU."

Aug 6th, 2021

Western Kentucky University has been awarded a $2.2 million annual contract to host the new Family Child Care Network of Kentucky.

Aug 5th, 2021

Greetings Campus Community! It’s that time of the year again! Don’t forget, your DEI Team is here to help should you need any assistance with things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Aug 5th, 2021

WKU added a new type of summer camp to its lineup this year, one that teaches a popular computer programming language. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes us to Python Coding Camp in this week’s View from the Hill.

Aug 4th, 2021

Aug 2nd, 2021

Delta Zeta Sorority’s National Council has honored a Western Kentucky University student and a May 2021 graduate.

Aug 2nd, 2021

Assistance with locating resources to help with meal plans for our families.

Aug 2nd, 2021

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) has released a new document, “Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education,” filled with guidance for decision-makers at the local, regional, state/provincial, and national

Aug 2nd, 2021

Local artist Alice Gatewood Waddell and WKU professor and artist Mike Nichols are collaborating on a buon fresco mural commemorating Bowling Green’s Jonesville community, installed in the Kentucky Museum's lobby.