A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

PCAL 60th Technology Petting Zoo

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

Monthly Mathematics Department Meeting

Military Connected Students is hosting a Spring Festival that for open for all members of the WKU and Bowling Green community, with or without a military connection.  This family friendly event will have a DJ, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and Que Pasa Tacos and Kona Ice food trucks.  There will also be veteran resource tables and a silent auction. 

Emerging student choreographers in the Dance Program present their original works in this informal showcase. A variety of dance genres and inspirations are explored in innovative ways. This concert is hosted by the Choreography I course in addition to other student choreography project and featured work by the Visual Media for Dance course. This informal concert gives our students an opportunity to see their work come to life onstage!
 
May 1, 2026
Lab Theatre, Gordon Wilson Hall
Friday at 7:30 p.m. CST

Tickets: $5
Tickets Available Online until May 1 at 3:30 P.M. CST
After that tickets at the door CASH ONLY
No Reserved Seating 

Emerging student choreographers in the Dance Program present their original works in this informal showcase. A variety of dance genres and inspirations are explored in innovative ways. This concert is hosted by the Choreography I course in addition to other student choreography project and featured work by the Visual Media for Dance course. This informal concert gives our students an opportunity to see their work come to life onstage!

Tickets: $5

Tickets are available for purchase on wku.showare.com until 3:30 PM CST. After that, tickets at the door are CASH ONLY.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

PCAL 60th Technology Petting Zoo

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

PCAL 60th Technology Petting Zoo

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

PCAL 60th Technology Petting Zoo

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

PCAL 60th Technology Petting Zoo

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

Topper Walk: Graduates should line up near the Charles Hardcastle Kentucky Building at 6:00 p.m. Topper Walk begins at 6:30 p.m.

Western Kentucky University's Commencement Ceremony begins as all graduates join together representing their colleges to take their final walk across campus before the conferring of their degrees.

For Commencement, students will receive their red towels to wave as they Topper Walk from the meeting place of their academic college into Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium. Family and friends can watch the procession into the stadium to their seats on the field, then they will find their seats in Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium.

Commencement will begin immediately following the seating of students into Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium. This event will be held outdoor rain or shine. 

Western Kentucky University's Commencement Ceremony will begin once students have been seated in Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium on Jimmy Feix field from the Topper Walk. During the Commencement Ceremony, each college will acknowledge their graduates, and President Timothy C. Caboni will present the graduates to the Board of Regents for the conferral of degrees. 

Learn more at www.wku.edu/commencement.

A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, displaying images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.

This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.

Each of WKU's colleges will host a special recognition ceremony to celebrate their Spring and Summer 2026 graduates. All graduates should plan to arrive 1 hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym to line up for the ceremony.

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/commencement. 

Each of WKU's colleges will host a special recognition ceremony to celebrate their Spring and Summer 2026 graduates. All graduates should plan to arrive 1 hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym to line up for the ceremony.

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/commencement. 

Each of WKU's colleges will host a special recognition ceremony to celebrate their Spring and Summer 2026 graduates. All graduates should plan to arrive 1 hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym to line up for the ceremony.

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/commencement. 

Each of WKU's colleges will host a special recognition ceremony to celebrate their Spring and Summer 2026 graduates. All graduates should plan to arrive 1 hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym to line up for the ceremony.

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/commencement. 

Students living on campus during the summer will move into the summer hall.

All summer hall residents must be checked out of their spring assignment before 10 AM, Saturday, May 9. 

Summer Hall Information

Each of WKU's colleges will host a special recognition ceremony to celebrate their Spring and Summer 2026 graduates. All graduates should plan to arrive 1 hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym to line up for the ceremony.

For more information, visit www.wku.edu/commencement. 

Students living on campus during the summer will move into the summer hall.

All summer hall residents must be checked out of their spring assignment before 10 AM, Saturday, May 9. 

Summer Hall Information

Warren County Public Schools' spring 2026 graduation ceremonies begin Friday, May 15, with South Warren High School at 7 p.m. and continue Saturday, May 16, with Warren Central High School, 9 a.m.; Lighthouse/Beacon, noon; Warren East High School, 4 p.m.; and Greenwood High School, 7 p.m.

Warren County Public Schools' spring 2026 graduation ceremonies begin Friday, May 15, with South Warren High School at 7 p.m. and continue Saturday, May 16, with Warren Central High School, 9 a.m.; Lighthouse/Beacon, noon; Warren East High School, 4 p.m.; and Greenwood High School, 7 p.m.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

Logan County High School Graduation. E.A. Diddle Arena. Contact Logan County Schools, (270) 726-2436.

WKU offices closed for Memorial Day holiday

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Join us in celebrating both Kentucky’s upcoming birthday, and the nearing America 250 anniversary at the KY Museum.

Enjoy children’s activities, history demonstrations, performances, musicians, artisans,  food trucks and much more.  

This project is supported with funding from the America250KY Commission and the Kentucky Historical Society.

Visit Kentucky Birthday Bash | Western Kentucky University for more information