WKU News

Feb 20th, 2026

WKU’s President Timothy C. Caboni and the Board of Regents announced at their meeting on Friday the appointment of Dr. Monica Burke and Dr. Janet Tassell as University Distinguished Professors, effective July 1, 2026.

Feb 20th, 2026

During its quarterly meeting on Friday (February 20), WKU’s Board of Regents received first-phase renderings for Elevate WKU.

Feb 20th, 2026

WKU released new renderings for the first facility in its multi-year initiative to transform student housing on the Hill.

Feb 19th, 2026

Feb 19th, 2026

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Feb 18th, 2026

The KY INBRE Student Development Research Award supports Dr. Smith’s mentorship of pre-med WKU undergraduate student Lily Newton and his research on the otoprotective role of melanin in the inner ear.

Feb 17th, 2026

Dr. Sharon Cameron, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor Emerita at Johns Hopkins University, is the recipient of the Robert Penn Warren-Cleanth Brooks Award.

Feb 16th, 2026

From “research isn’t for me” to designing gamma-ray detectors and studying in Japan—Lincoln Potts turned one small yes into a global physics journey at WKU.

Feb 16th, 2026

Tuesday, February 17th

Feb 16th, 2026

WKU has selected 16 students as recipients of the 2026-2027 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, the school’s most prestigious academic award.

Feb 14th, 2026

Richard Gutierrez of Huntingburg, Indiana, was crowned Western Kentucky University’s 2026 Coming Home King on Saturday night.

Feb 13th, 2026

WKU Forensics clinched the top spot at the 2026 Kentucky Forensics Association hosted by Murray State University on February 6-8.  

Feb 13th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will meet Friday, February 20, in the Martin Regents Room in Jody Richards Hall.

Feb 11th, 2026

The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University is set to host the 13th annual IdeaFestival® Bowling Green (IFBG), welcoming more than 950 middle and high school students to campus from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17.

Feb 11th, 2026

The KY Museum is hosting the KyAEA All State Art Show. This exhibit (Feb 11- March14) features works by students in grades K-8 from across Kentucky.

Feb 10th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is one of eight universities in the nation selected by NAFSA: Association of International Educators to receive a 2026 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.

Feb 10th, 2026

Feb 10th, 2026

WKU Preview Day

Feb 9th, 2026

Lily Meade blends psychology and statistics through undergraduate research, deep campus involvement, and a transformative study abroad experience in Austria—shaping her goal to pursue a Ph.D. in quantitative psychology with a global focus.

Feb 6th, 2026

As the winter chill begins to fade, the WKU Chinese Flagship Program is preparing for the most vibrant event on the lunar calendar. On February 17th, we officially welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.