College of Education and Behavioral Sciences News

May 13th, 2026

WKU’s Bike4Alz Team XIV will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research next week.

May 11th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the ONE WKU Award for faculty and staff.

May 7th, 2026

During its May 7 committee meetings, the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Board of Regents took time to highlight the university’s numerous accomplishments since the 2025 Commencement exercises.

May 1st, 2026

Zoe Brown, a mathematics graduate student from London, Ky., is the 2025-26 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Award.

Apr 29th, 2026

WKU proudly celebrates the formation and successful inaugural year of the First-Generation Student Association (FirstToppers)—a student‑led organization advancing belonging, service and support for WKU’s first‑generation students.

Apr 29th, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 at “Bike4Alz Day” in Kentucky.

Apr 27th, 2026

WKU’s Greek Community hosted its annual awards convocation on April 26 at E. A. Diddle Arena. During Greek Week, 55,000 cans were donated to House on the Hill.

Apr 27th, 2026

WKU’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 50 new members to the society on Thursday (April 23).

Apr 27th, 2026

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,300 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2026 Commencement on May 7 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 24th, 2026

Caden Lucas, a junior from Harned, has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar.  He is the second Truman Scholar in WKU’s history and the only Truman Scholar chosen from Kentucky this year.