WKU News

Oct 19th, 2026

Enjoy homegrown music with a holiday twist at the seventh edition of the Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival.

Oct 19th, 2026

On Wednesday, October 28th, Dr. Jessi Thomsen will present her research at the annual Genderations Lecture.

Oct 19th, 2026

Tuesday, October 20th

Oct 19th, 2026

WKU Forensics took first place in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Steve Hunt Classic hosted by Lewis & Clark College on October 10-11.

Oct 15th, 2026

Friday, October 16

Oct 15th, 2026

Malleshwar Jayaraman Suresh (’27, Western Hills High School) of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science has been named a Semifinalist for the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Oct 14th, 2026

The museum is hosting a presentation by WKU history professor David Serafini entitled "Kentuckians at War" followed by a rare opportunity to see some of our military collection up close.

Oct 14th, 2026

Three Western Kentucky University (WKU) students joined family and consumer sciences students and professionals from across the country in early October for the 2026 Phi Upsilon Omicron National Conclave, hosted by Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.

Oct 14th, 2026

Oct 14th, 2026

Oct 14th, 2026

Oct 14th, 2026

Oct 14th, 2026

WKU Housing and Residence Life attended the Kentucky Association of Housing Officers (KAHO) Conference on October 12th, 2026. Four awards were presented to WKU Housing professional and student staff.

Oct 14th, 2026

For the first time in nearly four years, the Kentucky Mesonet app has been updated with a new look to go with new products.

Oct 13th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 13 through Saturday, October 31.

Oct 12th, 2026

Oct 12th, 2026

The abstract portal is open for WKU’s 57th Student Scholar Showcase on March 6, 2027, at DSU. Students can submit abstracts by Feb. 5, and faculty, staff, and alumni can volunteer as Session Chairs. Details at wku.edu/showcase.

Oct 12th, 2026

Oct 12th, 2026

Oct 12th, 2026

Gatton Academy senior Jiwoo Kim (Model Laboratory School) earned Third Award and a cash prize at the renowned Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the cellular and molecular biology category.