Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WKU

Apr 18th, 2024

We are pleased to recognize the first graduates of the WKC3 program — Taryn Calloway, Audra Coil, Peggy Crowe, Egypt Cullom, Damien Duncan, Lindsey Houchin, Masami Matsuyuki, Trevor Polston, Charley Pride, Melanie Redden, Leah Shapiro, Jarrod Smith, an

Jun 29th, 2023

At WKU, our admissions decisions are based on an applicant’s academic achievement and do not incorporate demographic characteristics – including race – in determining an applicant’s eligibility for admission.

Apr 6th, 2023

President Caboni has worked with the DEI team to create a new President’s Award for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This award honors members of the campus community who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing DEI.

May 25th, 2022

Western Kentucky University tied for the highest score among Kentucky's public, four-year institutions on the Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE) annual diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) report.

Oct 27th, 2021

WKU’s index rating for 2021-22 is an increase from 2 stars in 2016-17 and 3 stars in 2018-19. “Through a collaborative effort, WKU has worked diligently over the past two years to increase that rating and create a more welcoming environment for all