WKU News

Jul 15th, 2025

Jul 14th, 2025

WKU Flagship student Sarah is studying Mandarin in Taiwan—her first time abroad—thanks to competitive scholarships, Honors support, and a deep curiosity for language and culture.

Jul 14th, 2025

The Kentucky Museum and PCAL Cultural Enhancement Series at WKU will welcome internationally recognized bluegrass artist Sam Bush to campus as part of the Sonic Music Fest on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Jul 11th, 2025

Here is a listing of WKU events for Friday, July 11 through Thursday, July 31.

Jul 10th, 2025

Two dedicated and proven leaders from the fields of education and health care will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Jul 9th, 2025

This summer, 100 students from across the region attended Camp CARE (Career Awareness and Readiness in Healthcare), exposing them to a wide range of healthcare careers available.

Jul 7th, 2025

“From Medieval European cloisters and gardens to ink paintings of mountains in Song Dynasty China, to the Hudson River School of American Landscape Painting, the museums and galleries of New York contain a wealth of visual art that depicts and utilizes

Jul 7th, 2025

Dr. Ritchie Taylor appointed Interim Associate Dean of WKU College of Health and Human Services. His responsibilities include continuing leadership of CHHS research activities and assuming oversight of all activities related to faculty development.

Jul 7th, 2025

Adrianna Lein, a WKU first-year from TN, is forging her own path through sports journalism, Honors, and business economics while embracing growth and individuality.

Jul 3rd, 2025

WKU Baseball, Army ROTC, and Military Student Services, are partnering with the WKU Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series to bring the Louisville Slugger Warriors to the Hill.

Jul 1st, 2025

Jun 30th, 2025

Louisville-based Climate Tech Firm Will Provide Data and Expertise for Student Learning

Jun 30th, 2025

Hailey Stapleton (WKU ’25) blended art and international affairs to find her calling in art repatriation, inspired by study abroad and her passion for justice.

Jun 26th, 2025

June 26, 2025 (Bowling Green, KY) – The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University is home to more than 100 campers for the 41st annual Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY).

Jun 24th, 2025

Jun 24th, 2025

Varshith Kotagiri, a Class of 2025 graduate of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at WKU, is competing in the 2025 USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 22 to July 4.

Jun 23rd, 2025

WKU Honors student Veronica Butler is headed to Taiwan with both Gilman and Freeman-ASIA awards, thanks to her drive, community support, and a fearless “say yes to everything” mindset.

Jun 20th, 2025

June 20, 2025 (Bowling Green, KY) – Assistant Director of Operations, Tyler Clark, Ed.D., was awarded the Early Career Researcher Mini-Grant by the Mensa Foundation for his research project.

Jun 17th, 2025

Jun 17th, 2025

Western Kentucky University senior Emilee Arnold won the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s 2025 National Photojournalism Championship earlier this month in San Francisco, California.