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WKU Weather Alert for May 8, 2024
- WKU News
- Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued alerts for several rounds of potentially severe weather this afternoon and through overnight. Based on these alerts and information from our university meteorologist, all WKU campuses will close at noon CDT today (Wednesday, May 8).
Some essential personnel will be required to maintain infrastructure and operations. The essential staff will be notified by their departments based on specific needs.
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WKU celebrated the grand opening of the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse with a building dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday.
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WKU has been recognized as an all-time Top Producing Institution in the Gilman Scholarship Program. In the 25-year history of the program, WKU is a national leader among Medium Colleges and Universities.
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