WKU News

Oct 31st, 2024

The WKU Forensics Team won the sweepstakes championship at the 2024 Crimson Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama, October 19-20.

Oct 31st, 2024

WKU’s “Roaring Red” Homecoming 2024, a nod to the energetic spirit of the 1920s, is set to bring alumni, students and the Bowling Green community together for a weekend of celebration, tradition and fun Nov. 14-16.

Oct 29th, 2024

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 29, through Saturday, November 16.

Oct 25th, 2024

WKU Public Media, in collaboration with the Warren County Public Library, will host a preview screening of Carl the Collector on November 2.

Oct 25th, 2024

For the 15th consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®

Oct 24th, 2024

The newest addition to the vending machines in Cherry Hall doesn’t take cash, coins or cards. Instead, it takes aluminum cans and plastic bottles.

Oct 17th, 2024

In an effort to address current challenges and to help shape the structure of the operation, WKU Public Media has named Alana Watson as its new Collaboration & Content Manager.

Oct 15th, 2024

The Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative inducted 15 WKU students in a ceremony on Sunday (October 13) at the Downing Student Union Auditorium.

Oct 14th, 2024

WKU Forensics took first in sweepstakes at the first Online Asynchronous Tournament Series (OATS) of the 2024-2025 season at which over 40 schools and 160 students participated.

Oct 11th, 2024

The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday, October 18, at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room located in Jody Richards Hall.

Oct 9th, 2024

The Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative will induct 15 WKU students in a ceremony on Sunday (October 13), hosted by the Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center.

Oct 2nd, 2024

The 2024 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report is now available on the WKU Police website.

Sep 21st, 2024

As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Emma Grace Young of Bowling Green, Ky. was recognized as WKU’s 2024 Family of the Year.

Sep 18th, 2024

During a special called meeting today, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the naming of the Harold and Juanita Koon Football Complex in honor of significant philanthropic support from the Koon family and the Koon Family Foundation.

Sep 16th, 2024

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni has announced #1 International and New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Genova as the speaker for the university’s fall 2024 Presidential Speaker Series event.

Sep 13th, 2024

The WKU Panhellenic Association was one of 20 nationwide to win the 2023-24 Community Impact Award from the National Panhellenic Conference.

Sep 13th, 2024

The WKU Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the philanthropic naming of an athletic facility.

Sep 5th, 2024

A dedication was held today (September 5) for Garrett Plaza, the oval greenspace now at the heart of the academical village at the top of the Hill. Garrett Plaza is named in honor of Dr. Paul L. Garrett and his wife, Virginia Garrett.

Sep 3rd, 2024

A dedication will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday (September 5) for Garrett Plaza, the oval greenspace now at the heart of the academical village at the top of the Hill.

Sep 2nd, 2024

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 20-22 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2024 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Toledo.