WKU News

Jun 5th, 2026

WKU’s Bingocize® was recently highlighted at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on fall prevention and senior independence.

Jun 5th, 2026

At its second quarterly meeting of the year held today (Friday), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university’s operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Jun 5th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 27.

Jun 4th, 2026

Brent Andrews, a 2019 graduate of WKU’s School of Nursing and Allied Health, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant that will fund graduate study in Taiwan.

Jun 3rd, 2026

The Office of Student Activities, Housing & Residence Life, WKU Parent and Family Programs and WKU Athletics announces WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2026, set for September 25-26.

Jun 3rd, 2026

For Chloe Drugeot, art has never been just a hobby, it has been a constant presence throughout her entire life. That lifelong connection and passion for creativity led her to one of WKU’s art programs.

Jun 2nd, 2026

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2026 semester.

Jun 2nd, 2026

WKU will once again host its First-Gen High School Summer Camp this June, offering Kentucky high school students the opportunity to experience college life, build confidence and learn more about navigating higher education as first-generation students.

Jun 1st, 2026

Gilman Scholar Jesse Ferguson is turning a dream into reality, heading to Taiwan to deepen his Chinese language skills and cultural understanding through study abroad.

Jun 1st, 2026

For most Hilltoppers, the path to becoming an educator features student-teaching clinicals in local elementary school classrooms.

May 29th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct its second quarterly meeting of the calendar year on Friday, June 5, at 9 a.m. in the Cornelius A. Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

May 28th, 2026

Dr. Gandy will teach at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education during the Fall semester.

May 27th, 2026

Four education students from Western Kentucky University were recently honored at the 2nd Smoky Mountain Teachers of Promise Summit, a regional celebration recognizing exemplary future educators.

May 27th, 2026

All seven of WKU's applicants for Department of Defense-funded Boren Scholarships earned $25,000 awards to fund an academic year of study in the Chinese Flagship Capstone Year in Taiwan beginning in Fall 2026.

May 26th, 2026

Morgan Hicks, a WKU nursing major and Gilman Scholar, will study public health in London and Amsterdam this summer, gaining global healthcare perspectives to support her future work with underserved and rural communities.

May 22nd, 2026

The initiative brings cutting-edge AI, data science, and robotics training to Kentucky educators

May 22nd, 2026

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recognized 14 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s Class of 2026 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

May 22nd, 2026

The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University honored more than 400 students for outstanding academic achievement today at Van Meter Auditorium. Students invited to the ceremony came from a total pool of approximately 1,000 participants.

May 21st, 2026

10 WKU students earned the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2026 application cycle.

May 21st, 2026

The Southern Kentucky Concert Band at WKU is presenting an “Old Fashioned Sousa Band Concert” on Thursday, June 11, at 7:45 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Downing Student Union.