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WKU's student publications finalists in all 4 Pacemaker categories (September 22nd, 2017)

For the first time, WKU Student Publications has four finalists for national Pacemaker awards -- one in each category in which the Associated Collegiate Press honors the nation's best student-run publications.

Estate gift to support several areas on WKU campus (September 22nd, 2017)

WKU has received an estate gift of more than $2.5 million from the late Beulah R. Winchel.

Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour to visit WKU on Sept. 25 (September 21st, 2017)

The Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour will make a stop at WKU on Sept. 25 for interactive training sessions.

WKU Police Department to debut new uniforms (September 21st, 2017)

The WKU Police Department will be sporting a new look on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 23).

Afghan Journalist to Receive WKU's Award for Courageous International Reporting (September 21st, 2017)

The School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University will welcome Afghan journalist Lotfullah Najafizada to campus in late September as the recipient of the second annual Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting.

Football Event Parking for Sat, 9/23 (September 21st, 2017)

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Parking Lot & Road Closings Football Game Sat, 9/23 (September 21st, 2017)

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AFGHAN JOURNALIST TO RECEIVE WKU'S AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS INTERNATIONAL REPORTING (September 20th, 2017)

Kappa Delta Sorority to formally receive national honor Sept. 23 (September 20th, 2017)

The WKU chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority will have plenty to celebrate Sept. 23 as it formally receives Kappa Delta’s highest honor for a collegiate chapter. The award presentation will begin at 11 a.m. at the chapter house, 1600 Chestnut St.

Parking Lot & Road Closings Football Game Sat, 9/23 (September 20th, 2017)

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International student gives back to campus community (September 19th, 2017)

From the time he left his hometown of Arequipa, Peru, WKU Management and Economics senior Flavio Chavarri set out to make the most of receiving an education abroad.

Kentucky Museum hosting Hammer-In on Oct. 7 (September 19th, 2017)

The Kentucky Museum will host its second Hammer-In on Oct. 7. The free community event celebrates the metalworkers' trade.

Local Governance in Morocco During Political Instability (September 19th, 2017)

WKU students visited the Tetouan City Council this past July to learn about local government on a study abroad trip to Morocco lead by Dr. Kiasatpour, associate professor of political science, and Rachid Abouabdellah, a former Arabic Fulbrighter at WKU.

Board of Regents to hold committee meetings Sept. 22 (September 18th, 2017)

The WKU Board of Regents will hold committee meetings on Friday (Sept. 22), beginning at 8 a.m. CDT.

WKU's National Society of Collegiate Scholars student chapter, faculty advisor honored (September 15th, 2017)

The WKU chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars recently earned the Gold Star Status Award and the Integrity Award. Dr. Leslie North was honored as Regional Faculty Advisor of the Year.

Area 4th-graders to attend 22nd Progressive Agriculture Safety Days® event Sept. 28 (September 15th, 2017)

More than 600 fourth-graders from Warren, Allen and Edmonson counties will participate in the 22nd annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Days® program on Sept. 28 at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

Ricardo Marin Ruiz presents "Cycling in Spain" September 21 (September 14th, 2017)

The first speaker in the Far Away Places series is Ricardo Marin Ruiz, presenting “Cycling in Spain” Thursday, September 21 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.

WKU Infant Research at The Medical Center (September 14th, 2017)

WKU, Medical Center collaborate on project to benefit moms, babies (September 14th, 2017)

The PEA POD is the centerpiece of a new research collaboration between WKU and The Medical Center to improve the long-term health of moms and babies in southcentral Kentucky.

Record Number of Gatton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalist (September 14th, 2017)

20 seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition, marking the most students recognized in one school year in the school’s history.