WKU News

Kentucky Museum launches SpiritFunder to support Carrie Burnam Taylor Collection

Oct 27th, 2020

Today, the Kentucky Museum has launched a SpiritFunder in support of a collection of 19th and early 20th century fashions produced by Bowling Green's own fashionista, Mrs. A. H. Taylor, and her factory of over 300 women.

WKU Folk Studies Alum is Associate Producer on New Country Music Documentary

Oct 27th, 2020

Folk Studies MA alumna (2005) Emily Hudson Mitchell is associate producer on the new documentary "Hank Locklin: Country Music's Timeless Tenor," premiering on WRSE (a PBS member station) on October 29th.

Offering Virtual Help With 2021/2022 FAFSA

Oct 26th, 2020

Need help completing questions on the 2021/2022 FAFSA? Contact our department at fa.begin@wku.edu to schedule a Zoom meeting! Dates and times available: Nov. 4, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, and Dec. 1 at 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. CST or 2:30 p.m.-3:30p.m. CST.

Hatcher Lecturer Makes the Case for Language Learning

Oct 26th, 2020

English Salon Holds Meeting Over Zoom

Oct 26th, 2020

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the English Salon held a virtual meeting where attendees were invited to talk about any piece of media or art that had made them happy during quarantine.

WKU Forensics Team wins virtual tourney hosted by University of Northern Iowa

Oct 26th, 2020

The WKU Forensics Team placed first in sweepstakes at the Mid-Atlantic Forensics League (MAFL) 2 tournament the weekend of Oct. 24-25. The team also placed second with a smaller group in the second half of the swing called the MAFL 3.

Civil Engineering student reflects on internship with a leading geohazard mitigation firm

Oct 23rd, 2020

This past summer, Hurley spent 12 weeks with GSI traveling across the United States to various work sites where she interned alongside licensed civil engineers and gained exposure to the field she is pursuing.

WKU Student Publications earns three national Pacemakers

Oct 23rd, 2020

WKU Student Publications earned three national Pacemaker awards from the Associated Collegiate Press during the organization’s 2020 competition, along with 16 individual awards.

Football Event Parking

Oct 23rd, 2020

Saturday, Oct 24

ISEC starts Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative at WKU

Oct 23rd, 2020

On Sunday, October 25, The Cynthia & George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) at WKU will induct 14 students into the Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative in the Downing Student Union Auditorium at 3 p.m.

3 new WKU Regents take oath of office

Oct 23rd, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents swore in three new members on Friday morning.

WKU Department of Art is now WKU Department of Art & Design

Oct 23rd, 2020

Faculty Spotlight, Dr. Donielle Lovell!

Oct 23rd, 2020

Mary Ellen Miller & Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing To Be Held October 25th

Oct 22nd, 2020

Mary Ellen Miller & Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing To Be Held October 25th

Record number of WKU students applied for nationally-competitive scholarships in 2019-20

Oct 22nd, 2020

A record number of WKU students and recent graduates applied for nationally competitive scholarships in the 2019-20 academic year, including high percentages of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented minority students.

View from the Hill: WKU Percussion performs unique outdoor concert

Oct 22nd, 2020

A big portion of WKU's campus served as the backdrop for an epic outdoor percussion event this week. WKU's Amy Bingham has highlights in this week's View from the Hill.

WKU civil engineering student presents research on concrete

Oct 22nd, 2020

WKU civil engineering major Andrew Iglehart has a rock solid research project – concrete. He presented "Low Carbon Content Concrete: A Roman Empire Approach to Concrete" during the inaugural International Conference on Low Carbon Cement and Concrete.

WKU featured in 2021 edition of Guide to Green Colleges

Oct 21st, 2020

For the 11th consecutive year, WKU has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®.

Student gains leadership experience through Spirit Master organization

Oct 21st, 2020

“As a freshman, I decided I wanted to dive into the college experience,” Holt said. “During the H4 retreat, I asked the counselors how to be involved, and that’s where I first learned about the Spirit Master organization.”

Parking Lot Closings

Oct 21st, 2020

Sat Oct 24th Football Game