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The WKU Class of 2020 gathered on Sunday, August 14, for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Convocation. See highlights of the event and more photos from the program as we welcome the freshman class to the Hill.

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View from the Hill

Multi-millionaire Steve Forbes makes his case on capitalism in front of a standing room only crowd at Western Kentucky University. Amy Bingham sat down with him after his speech and has more in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU’s Presidential Search Committee to meet Sept. 30

September 22, 2016

WKU’s Presidential Search Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Martin Regents Room, Mass Media & Technology Hall. The agenda for the meeting can be found at http://www.wku.edu/presidentialsearch/documents/psc-meeting-agenda-09-30-2016.pdf Contact: Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295Filed under: TopNews, Upcoming events, WKU News

‘Duncan the Story Dragon’ wins 10th Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Book Award

September 22, 2016

WKU Libraries has selected Duncan the Story Dragon, written and illustrated by Amanda Driscoll, as the winner of the 10th Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Book Award. The national award was created to honor the memory of former WKU librarian Evelyn Thurman, who made significant contributions to children’s librarianship and literacy during her 25 years of […]

Gameday information for WKU vs. Vanderbilt on Sept. 24

September 20, 2016

WKU (2-1) hosts its first-ever Southeastern Conference opponent in Bowling Green on Saturday (Sept. 24) when Vanderbilt (1-2) visits Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.; the game will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network with radio broadcast on the Hilltopper/IMG Sports Network. More: WKU Game Notes; Vanderbilt Game Notes Due […]

WKU Forensics Team opens 2016-17 season as tournament host

September 19, 2016

The WKU Forensics Team kicked off its competitive season by hosting the Fall Forensic Tournament on WKU’s campus the weekend of Sept. 16-18. Combining four tournaments in one weekend, the event offered competition in debate and individual events over three days, hosting 22 schools from California to Pennsylvania, including the University of Alabama, University of […]

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