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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.
View ArticleSep 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.
View ArticleSep 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.
View ArticleSep 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.
View ArticleAug 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, will celebrate the tradition of Homecoming with a 1920s-inspired “Roaring Red” theme throughout the week concluding on Nov. 16, 2024.
View ArticleAug 28th, 2024
Western Kentucky University creates a significant economic impact for the community, region and state and generates a positive return on investment for students, taxpayers and society, according to an analysis by Lightcast.
View ArticleAug 22nd, 2024
The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against MTSU returns Monday, Sept. 9, through Wednesday, Sept. 11, leading up to WKU Football's game at Middle Tennessee.
View ArticleAug 12th, 2024
During the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday (August 12), WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the WKU Opportunity Fund had surpassed its $100 million goal, raising $102,779,663 to benefit WKU students.
View ArticleAug 12th, 2024
Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday (August 12) in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium.
View ArticleAug 9th, 2024
Two new members of the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents took the Oath of Office at the Board’s third quarterly meeting of the calendar year Friday (August 9).
View ArticleAug 1st, 2024
An award-winning journalist and educator, a visionary health advocate, and a political psychologist and professor will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.
View ArticleJul 25th, 2024
WKU PBS, Western Kentucky University’s Public Television Service, was nominated for awards in three categories at the 60th annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards, and it received one statue in the “Audio, Post-Produced” category.
View ArticleJul 23rd, 2024
A memorial service for Lee Robertson will begin at 2 p.m. July 28 at State Street United Methodist Church followed by a celebratory gathering at 3:30 p.m. at the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center.
View ArticleJul 12th, 2024
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Derrick G. Helm of Jamestown to the Board of Regents of Western Kentucky University.
View ArticleJun 7th, 2024
During a special called meeting on Friday, June 7, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university’s operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025.
View ArticleMay 30th, 2024
Dr. Josh Durkee, University Meteorologist and Vice Chair of WKU’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), is one of 10 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award winners.
View ArticleMay 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announced that the Homecoming 2024 celebration will take place from November 14-16.
View ArticleMay 3rd, 2024
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.
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