WKU News

The Office of Student Activities, Housing & Residence Life, WKU Parent and Family Programs and WKU Athletics announces WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2026, set for September 25-26. Families, parents, friends and fans are invited to join a fun-filled weekend of WKU Spirit, campus events and a great campus community celebration.

Hilltopper football will face off against Mercyhurst University at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 26.

Family, parents and friends from outside the region are encouraged to make it a full weekend. Find lodging, local events and attractions by visiting visitbgky.com and bgkydowntown.org. 

For more information, check the Parent and Family Weekend website, www.wku.edu/pfw.  In the coming weeks, information about registration, schedule of events and Family of the Year nominations will be updated.

For more information about Parent & Family Weekend, contact parentsandfamilies@wku.edu 

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