WKU News

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.

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.

May 4th, 2021

WKU recognized 46 spring 2021 graduates as Scholars of the College as part of Commencement ceremonies on May 1.

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.

Apr 30th, 2021

The Hilltopper Army ROTC Program commissioned 23 graduates as second lieutenants in a ceremony Friday afternoon at Diddle Arena.

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."

Apr 29th, 2021

A student-athlete graduating from WKU this weekend says it was a promise made to his grandmother that helped push him over the finish line. His love of running and his desire to help others have also fueled his success.

Apr 28th, 2021

As a numbers person and a people person, WKU senior Seth Newby found a perfect career match in financial planning.

Apr 27th, 2021

A passion for helping people was instrumental in changing the course of Reese Polen’s WKU journey.

Apr 26th, 2021

WKU will celebrate nearly 4,200 graduates during Fall 2020/Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies Saturday (May 1) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 26th, 2021

Shelby King, who is completing her master’s degree in Psychological Sciences, is the 2020-21 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.

Apr 25th, 2021

"I've always wanted to go into the health field - it's a service-oriented career where I can help people in a tangible way."

Apr 23rd, 2021

“There was always so much energy in the crowd and I loved being able to cheer on my Hilltoppers along with my friends,” Bendson said. “I believe that The Spirit does make the Master, and I have shown that through the years of being a Hilltopper.”

Apr 21st, 2021

Anthony U. Itzol, a senior from Bowling Green who studies International Business, learned early on that making personal connections is vital in the business world.

Apr 15th, 2021

Lots of planning and safety precautions have gone into preparing for not one but two Commencement weekends at WKU next month. WKU’s Amy Bingham explains how they will be held safely in this week’s View from the Hill.

Dec 17th, 2020

WKU is recognizing 14 fall 2020 graduates as Scholars of the College.

Dec 11th, 2020

The Hilltopper Army ROTC Program commissioned six fall 2020 graduates as second lieutenants in an online ceremony Friday afternoon.

Dec 11th, 2020

WKU ROTC cadet Gabriela ‘Gabi’ Lopez needed a hero, so she said she became her own. The Hammond, Indiana native, nursing major and military science minor commissioned today, December 11, to become a 2nd Lieutenant and nurse in the U.S. Army.

Dec 10th, 2020

Imagine going to school full-time, working full-time and having four children under the age of 4. And being a part-time minister. That’s been the scenario of one of WKU’s December nursing graduates.

Dec 9th, 2020

Williams, from Louisville, will finish her undergraduate degree this week and enter a career in childcare fully prepared because of her experiences inside and outside the classroom while at WKU.