Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WKU

Aug 24th, 2023

This academic year, fall 2023 and spring 2024, we will launch our new ONE WKU Lunch & Learn Series focused on various aspects of engagement, opportunities, and belonging on our campuses and in our communities.

Jun 29th, 2023

At WKU, our admissions decisions are based on an applicant’s academic achievement and do not incorporate demographic characteristics – including race – in determining an applicant’s eligibility for admission.

Apr 6th, 2023

President Caboni has worked with the DEI team to create a new President’s Award for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This award honors members of the campus community who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing DEI.

May 25th, 2022

Western Kentucky University tied for the highest score among Kentucky's public, four-year institutions on the Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE) annual diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) report.

Oct 27th, 2021

WKU’s index rating for 2021-22 is an increase from 2 stars in 2016-17 and 3 stars in 2018-19. “Through a collaborative effort, WKU has worked diligently over the past two years to increase that rating and create a more welcoming environment for all

Oct 12th, 2021

WKU will be hosting the 2021 Higher EDquity Symposium, sponsored by the State Council on Post-secondary Education, November 15th& 16th. Participation is open to all Kentucky faculty, staff, and students.

Oct 5th, 2021

October marks our month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ history. The Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) and the PRIDE Center have several educational (and fun) activities planned for the month. For more information on these campus events...

Sep 9th, 2021

We hope everyone had a good start to the Fall 2021 semester. As the campus community gets back in the swing of things, it is imperative we keep inclusivity at the center of all we do; after all, a sense of belonging is key to an effective and successful..

Aug 5th, 2021

Greetings Campus Community! It’s that time of the year again! Don’t forget, your DEI Team is here to help should you need any assistance with things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Jun 18th, 2021

WKU President closes university Monday, June 21, to honor Juneteenth.