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![WKU Board of Regents approves fiscal year 2025 budget, 2% salary increase pool](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12026.jpg)
Jun 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 Article![WKU Spring 2024 Dean's/President's Lists](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12020.jpg)
![Dr. Josh Durkee named CUSA Faculty Achievement Award winner](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12019.jpg)
May 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 Article![WKU academic colleges recognize 2024 graduates](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11981.jpg)
May 3rd, 2024
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View Article![WKU recognizes Class of 2024 during Commencement](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11980.jpg)
May 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.
View Article![WKU Regents approve Emeritus status for former dean](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11979.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business.
View Article![LifeWorks at WKU receives funding to enhance, expand services](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11977.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024
LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults.
View Article![Stevens prepares to serve youth and families with communication disorders](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11961.jpg)
Apr 29th, 2024
Graduating senior Savannah Stevens chose WKU because of the rich tradition, community, and opportunity it offers students - opportunities that she made the most of during her time on the Hill.
View Article![Graduate student in Biology receives Minton Award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11956.jpg)
Apr 26th, 2024
Matthew J. Bowers, a Biology graduate student from Kenhorst, Pennsylvania, is the 2023-24 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.
View Article![Robinson adds business degree to his flight pattern](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11955.jpg)
Apr 26th, 2024
“I was particularly drawn to the entrepreneurship major they offered because I was seeking something to help me grow my own video production business, which I started in 2016."
View Article![WKU Board of Regents to meet May 2](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11948.jpg)
Apr 25th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will hold a quarterly meeting at noon Thursday, May 2, in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.
View Article![WKU announces extension to scholarship acceptance deadline](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11947.jpg)
Apr 25th, 2024
Western Kentucky University is extending its scholarship acceptance deadline to May 15 for new students who plan to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, school officials announced Thursday, April 25.
View Article![WKU Forensics wins NFA National Championship](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11946.jpg)
Apr 25th, 2024
WKU Forensics took first in Open sweepstakes at the National Forensics Association National Tournament on April 18-22 hosted by Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
View Article![Civil engineering major builds strong foundation for career through applied learning experiences](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11941.jpg)
Apr 24th, 2024
By honing skills during project-based learning opportunities, cultivating a strong support network on campus and giving back through leadership roles, graduating senior Carelynn Hartmann built a strong foundation for her future during her time at WKU.
View Article![Journalism major from Ukraine named Ogden Foundation Scholar](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11933.jpg)
Apr 22nd, 2024
“She has overcome every hurdle. And I am not sure people appreciate how difficult it is to remain so focused when you are separated from your family, friends and loved ones because they live thousands of miles away in a war-torn country."
View Article![WKU celebrates milestone in construction of new Gordon Ford College of Business building](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11922.jpg)
Apr 18th, 2024
Western Kentucky University celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the new Gordon Ford College of Business building on Thursday.
View Article![33 WKU students selected as 2024-25 Spirit Masters](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11897.jpg)
Apr 12th, 2024
Thirty-three Western Kentucky University students have been selected as Spirit Masters for the 2024-25 year.
View Article![Applied learning opportunities central to WKU meteorology major's experience](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11889.jpg)
Apr 9th, 2024
"I just want to be one of the examples for people who may also be struggling. Realize that you are going to have setbacks, you are going to have challenges, but you can still do great things."
View Article![WKU Regents to conduct committee meetings April 12](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11884.jpg)
Apr 5th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday, April 12, at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room located in Jody Richards Hall.
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