WKU News

Nov 5th, 2026

A sophomore from Scottsville, Aidan Stone felt an affinity for the Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) from the start of his college journey.

Nov 5th, 2026

The WKU English Department will celebrate the 10 finalists of the 30th annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on Thursday, November 19th, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Western Kentucky University Alumni Center.

Nov 5th, 2026

Western Kentucky University has announced the 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates.

Nov 5th, 2026

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently announced its Best of District III Honors, spotlighting the strongest advancement work from institutions from nine states in the Southeast.

Nov 4th, 2026

The second annual Sonic Fest is almost here! Join us at the Kentucky Museum on Saturday, November 7 for an afternoon full of live music from your favorite Bowling Green bands.

Nov 4th, 2026

WKU will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower. The Veterans Day ceremony will include remarks from WKU President Timothy C. Caboni.

Nov 4th, 2026

November 4th, 5th, and 8th

Nov 4th, 2026

C6 PERMIT HOLDERS

Nov 3rd, 2026

The revised edition provides practical, research-informed strategies for supporting college students and expands its focus on belonging, psychological safety, mental health and well-being, digital stress, conflict resolution, and community care.

Nov 3rd, 2026

More than 400 students participated in the biannual Super Saturdays held by The Center for Gifted Studies on October 17, 24, and 31 on the campus of Western Kentucky University.

Nov 3rd, 2026

ROUTE 1 AND ROUTE 2

Nov 3rd, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, November 3 through Saturday, November 21.

Oct 30th, 2026

October 31 & November 2

Oct 30th, 2026

Join us on the Hill for Big Red’s World Tour! Homecoming 2026 promises a weekend of Hilltopper Spirit and family fun.

Oct 30th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings Friday, November 6, at 9:00 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

Oct 29th, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have renewed and expanded their mutual tuition discount agreement, adding a master’s degree option for KCTCS employees.

Oct 28th, 2026

November 1, 2026

Oct 28th, 2026

Oct 28th, 2026

The second Kentucky Mesonet site to be built in 2026 is now online, servicing the communities of Nelson County.  

Oct 27th, 2026

October 27th