WKU News

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 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

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.