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Provost David Lee to speak on Sgt. Alvin York: The Life of a WWI Hero (September 25th, 2017)

WKU Provost David Lee will be presenting a talk on Sergeant Alvin C. York on Monday, October 2 at Warren Co. Public Library main branch.

WKU Libraries publishes Gatton Academy's Sierpinski's Square (September 25th, 2017)

WKU Libraries announces its 8th electronic journal offered on the TopSCHOLAR® platform (http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijfcn/) – WKU’s scholarly research and creative activity database. Sierpinski’s Square – A humanities journal for Gatton Academy students

"Thirteen Reasons Why" Panel Discussions to take place (September 25th, 2017)

Panel discussions with mental health professionals will cover relevant mental health issues in the book and TV series.

INSTITUTE FOR RURAL HEALTH RECEIVES GRANT FROM KENTUCKY DENTAL ASSOCIATION (September 25th, 2017)

WKU’s Institute for Rural Health, part of the College of Health and Human Services, has received a $2,500 grant from the Kentucky Dental Association.

WKU Forensics Team begins 2017-18 season as tournament host (September 25th, 2017)

The WKU Forensics Team kicked off its competitive season by hosting the Fall Forensic Tournament on WKU’s campus the weekend of Sept. 22-24.

WKU President Caboni visits Glasgow, honors area students (September 23rd, 2017)

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni was honored during a welcome reception at WKU-Glasgow Wednesday afternoon.

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 in July to learn about local government on a study abroad trip to Morocco lead by Dr. Soleiman Kiasatpour, associate professor of political science, and Rachid Abouabdellah, a former Arabic Fulbrighter at WKU.