WKU News

Aug 26th, 2026

WKU Military Student Services (MSS) and the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success are hosting several events to engage with students, veterans, and the community.

Aug 25th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 25 through Saturday, September 12.

Aug 24th, 2026

Neema Angelique’s two weeks studying business in Japan over the summer built her confidence, expanded her global perspective, and inspired new possibilities for her future.

Aug 24th, 2026

Eighteen WKU undergraduates, working with faculty mentors, have been named Fall 2026 FUSE award recipients, pursuing original research and creative projects in fields ranging from psychology and physics to political science and the arts.

Aug 21st, 2026

August 22nd

Aug 19th, 2026

The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 16th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run/Walk on Sept. 19.

Aug 18th, 2026

WKU Institute for Rural Health (IRH) gave a presentation to the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Health Services about its work to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural Kentucky.

Aug 18th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is extending its strategic plan through 2031, building on eight years of progress and establishing priorities to guide the University toward its 125th anniversary.

Aug 18th, 2026

Angela Gott, Instructor for the WKU Department of Applied Human Sciences, has been appointed to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term.

Aug 17th, 2026

Aug 17th, 2026

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni officially opened the institution’s 120th academic year today during the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation in Van Meter Auditorium.

Aug 14th, 2026

Fall 2026

Aug 14th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved several philanthropic naming opportunities and swore in its newest member at its third quarterly meeting of the calendar year, held Friday (August 14).

Aug 14th, 2026

Reserved Parking and Road Closings

Aug 13th, 2026

Three leaders in military service, tourism, education and ministry will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Aug 13th, 2026

August 17, 2026

Aug 13th, 2026

WKU and the Bowling Green Hot Rods will team up for WKU Night at the Hot Rods on Thursday, Sept. 3, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends together for an evening of baseball, Hilltopper spirit and community.

Aug 13th, 2026

August 16th – 23rd

Aug 11th, 2026

Aug 10th, 2026

Marcus Lum, a Marine veteran, father and WKU student, is turning his experiences in law enforcement, Chinese language study and two trips to Taiwan into a path toward a career fighting human trafficking.