Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WKU
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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
View ArticleOct 18th, 2023
As a community we have watched the events unfolding in Israel and Gaza with horror; such acts can never be justified. Right now, there are people in our campus and Bowling Green community who are clearly hurting, and they are our priority.
View ArticleAug 24th, 2023
This academic year, fall 2023 and spring 2024, we will launch our new ONE WKU Lunch & Learn Series focused on various aspects of engagement, opportunities, and belonging on our campuses and in our communities.
View ArticleJun 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.
View ArticleApr 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.
View ArticleMay 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.
View ArticleOct 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
View ArticleOct 12th, 2021
WKU will be hosting the 2021 Higher EDquity Symposium, sponsored by the State Council on Post-secondary Education, November 15th& 16th. Participation is open to all Kentucky faculty, staff, and students.
View ArticleOct 5th, 2021
October marks our month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ history. The Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) and the PRIDE Center have several educational (and fun) activities planned for the month. For more information on these campus events...
View ArticleSep 9th, 2021
We hope everyone had a good start to the Fall 2021 semester. As the campus community gets back in the swing of things, it is imperative we keep inclusivity at the center of all we do; after all, a sense of belonging is key to an effective and successful..
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