WKU News

Mar 3rd, 2026

The Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University has received a $246,233 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America program, to support inventorying and cataloging the Museum’s collection.

Mar 3rd, 2026

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

Mar 2nd, 2026

Mar 2nd, 2026

Visual arts major Jillian Tabler turned a “maybe one day” study abroad dream into reality. This spring, she’ll study studio art and art history in Florence, blending passion with purpose.

Mar 2nd, 2026

WKU will participate in the statewide tornado safety drill on Wednesday (March 4).

Mar 2nd, 2026

Four mentored undergraduate research projects from Western Kentucky University were selected for the 24th Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5, 2026, in Frankfort's Capitol Annex building amid ongoing renovations at KY Capitol.

Mar 2nd, 2026

Mar 2nd, 2026

Feb 27th, 2026

Bowling Green, KY (February 27, 2026) — February is recognized as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky, a time dedicated to celebrating the strengths and unique learning needs of high-ability students across the Commonwealth. Schools, educators, families

Feb 27th, 2026

The Potter College of Arts & Letters at WKU will be welcoming disability advocate, educator, and best-selling author, Rebekah Taussig, to campus as a part of their Cultural Enhancement Series on Thursday, March 5th, at 6:30 PM in the Chandler Hall.

Feb 27th, 2026

Feb 25th, 2026

Feb 24th, 2026

Feb 24th, 2026

2/26/26 and 2/28/26

Feb 24th, 2026

Sunday, March 1st - Tuesday, March 10th

Feb 23rd, 2026

WKU junior Caden Lucas has been named a Finalist for the 2026 Truman Scholarship, the nation’s preeminent award recognizing future leaders in public service.

Feb 23rd, 2026

Take a Child to Work Day 2026

Feb 23rd, 2026

Logan will share his research on the intersections of language history, prescriptivism, and artificial intelligence in language education.

Feb 23rd, 2026

Biochemistry senior Brayden Gross develops copper nanoparticles to fight surgical infections—an accelerated path from Gatton Academy to med school driven by resilience and research grit.

Feb 23rd, 2026

Here's a WKU winter weather update for Monday, February 23.