WKU Institute for Rural Health presents to Kentucky General Assembly
Aug 18th, 2026
WKU Institute for Rural Health (IRH) gave a presentation to the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Health Services about its work to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural Kentucky.
Angela Gott named to FCCLA National Board of Directors
Aug 18th, 2026
Angela Gott, Instructor for the WKU Department of Applied Human Sciences, has been appointed to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term.
WKU receives competitive HRSA grant to improve mental health care for autistic adults in rural Kentucky
Jul 23rd, 2026
WKU received a $100,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to lead a collaborative effort aimed at improving access to mental health services for autistic adults living in rural Kentucky.
Dr. Raymond Poff selected for Emerging Leaders Program
Jun 23rd, 2026
Dr. Raymond Poff, professor in the WKU School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, has been selected for the newest cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).
Michael E. D’Eramo Appointed Community Scholar with WKU’s Institute for Rural Health
May 4th, 2026
Michael E. D’Eramo, DHA, MHA, ACI, has accepted an appointment as a Community Scholar with the Institute for Rural Health at Western Kentucky University.
