WKU News

Jun 30th, 2021

The Council on Postsecondary Education will hold a webinar, "Supporting the Full Spectrum of Gender Identities on Our Campuses," at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT Wednesday (July 7). Featured speakers are students and faculty from WKU.

Jun 30th, 2021

Throughout June, the English Department has celebrated Pride Month by sharing LGBTQ+-centric literature on Facebook and Instagram. For the last day of Pride Month, Joseph is discussing his thoughts on the power that literature has for the queer community.

Jun 30th, 2021

Find helpful resources and information for your first days, weeks, and months!

Jun 25th, 2021

WKU senior Jacob Staley, a film production major from Louisville, is the 2021 recipient of the $5,000 David J. Clarke Memorial Scholarship from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Jun 25th, 2021

WKU PBS, WKU’s Public Television Service, has been nominated for awards in four categories for the 57th Annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards.

Jun 24th, 2021

A unique study space that reflects the Arabic culture has been dedicated at WKU’s Mahurin Honors College. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the impact this space will make on students in this week’s View from the Hill.

Jun 24th, 2021

For the ninth consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has earned national recognition as a “Best for Vets” school by Military Times.

Jun 24th, 2021

The Beacon Project, a new program at WKU, is lighting the way to college success for students who were part of the state’s foster care system.

Jun 23rd, 2021

The Kentucky Museum has finished restoration work on the 1810 Felts House, a historic log cabin originally from Logan County that now resides on WKU’s campus. The restoration was supported by a grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation

Jun 22nd, 2021

The Southern Kentucky Concert Band will present a Patriotic/Americana Band Concert at 7 p.m. July 1 on the Centennial Mall on the WKU campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

Jun 21st, 2021

Work @ home comfortably with these ergonomics tips!

Jun 18th, 2021

WKU President closes university Monday, June 21, to honor Juneteenth.

Jun 18th, 2021

Jun 18th, 2021

From June 14-17, 2021, professors in WKU’s Math Department and WKU’s Counseling and Student Affairs program set out to engage youth in mathematics during a four-day inclusive summer program for Black and Brown teens called Minding My Math Business. T

Jun 18th, 2021

WKU’s Board of Regents today approved a $375.6 million budget for fiscal year 2022 that includes about $2 million for employee raises.

Jun 18th, 2021

WKU will close Monday (June 21) in observance of Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday.

Jun 17th, 2021

Bob Skipper has been a fixture here at WKU for more than 35 years.Thanks to social media, he’s evolved into a campus personality and calls it a highlight of his career.

Jun 17th, 2021

Western Kentucky University will use a $1.92 million federal grant to improve the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the counseling workforce.

Jun 16th, 2021

Meet Autumn Reinert and Kate Nash, marketing students at WKU and promotions interns with the Bowling Green Hot Rods this summer.

Jun 16th, 2021

WKU’s School of Media recorded its 12th straight top five national ranking with a third-place finish in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s 2020-2021 Overall Intercollegiate Competition.