WKU News

Apr 3rd, 2026

WKU Forensics wrapped its policy debate season and Lincoln-Douglas debate regular season with key awards at multiple debate competitions.

Apr 3rd, 2026

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at Western Kentucky University hosted the 2026 Child Welfare Expo.

Apr 2nd, 2026

WKU will host its 56th Annual Student Scholar Showcase on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Downing Student Union. The event will feature 254 undergraduate and graduate research and creative projects, including 157 posters and 97 oral presentations.

Apr 2nd, 2026

CHHS researchers launched a new community‑based research initiative titled Answering the Call: Stories of Everyday Heroes, a project designed to explore how civic engagement and volunteerism may improve mental health.

Apr 2nd, 2026

Kara Glenn, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Western Kentucky University and Co-Director of Imagewest, has been appointed as the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 5 representative to the National Education Executive Committee (NEEC).

Apr 2nd, 2026

Amy Brausch, Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Western Kentucky University, has been named one of 11 recipients of the prestigious Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award.

Apr 2nd, 2026

Thirty-two Western Kentucky University students have been selected as Spirit Masters for the 2026-27 year. 

Apr 1st, 2026

The Kentucky Thermal Institute, based in Bowling Green and led by Hopkinsville native John Harnage, has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as Kentucky’s 2026 Small Business Person of the Year, one of the highest honors awarded to s

Apr 1st, 2026

This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding educators across the Commonwealth who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students and the teaching profession.

Mar 31st, 2026

Gender and Women’s Studies, or GWS, is versatile and offers a range of different ideas and perspectives that can be applied within any career.

Mar 31st, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 18.

Mar 30th, 2026

Tuesday, March 31st

Mar 30th, 2026

Friday, April 3rd until Saturday, April 4th

Mar 30th, 2026

Seven Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science students received awards for their research at LRSEF. Two juniors were among the five GE Best of Fair winners to earn automatic entry to the prestigious ISEF Competition.

Mar 30th, 2026

Dr. YuChun (Jean) Chen is the recipient of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Southern District Scholar Award and the Kentucky SHAPE College/University Educator Preparation Award.

Mar 30th, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Ritchie Taylor will serve as Associate Dean of Western Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Dr. Taylor currently serves as the interim CHHS Associate Dean.

Mar 30th, 2026

Midnight on the Hill, a student-led philanthropic initiative, concluded its annual fundraising campaign with a successful campus event held on Friday (March 27) at the Preston Health and Activities Center.

Mar 30th, 2026

Mar 30th, 2026

Dr. Tania Basta, the Donald R. and Irene S. Dizney Dean of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), announced that CHHS will be restructuring effective July 1, 2026.

Mar 30th, 2026

Curious and driven, WKU student Nora Windsor balances marketing, economics, and AI studies with campus leadership and nonprofit work, aiming to launch a marketing firm that supports mission-driven organizations.