Special Celebrations
Special Celebrations
At Western Kentucky University, several units celebrate graduates through special ceremonies and recognition events.
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox Graduand
Glasgow Graduand
Owensboro Graduand
ISEC Graduation Celebration
The Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) sponsors WKU’s May graduation celebration for students who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, or Multiracial. Administrators, faculty, staff, classmates, and friends will gather to celebrate the students' accomplishments. Learn more.
Lavender Recognition Ceremony
The Lavender Recognition Ceremony is an annual event that builds on the university-wide
commencement activities. The ceremony celebrates and recognizes the achievements and
contributions of our LGBTQ and Ally graduates to the WKU community. The event is held
during the spring semester. Learn more.
Global Learning & International Affairs Graduation Celebration
Please join us in honor of our international student graduates from around the world
at the WKU International Graduation Reception. Graduating students will be celebrated
with a sash and pinning ceremony on behalf of GLIA. Light refreshments will be served.
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