WKU News

Apr 24th, 2026

The WKU Forensics was crowned debate sweepstakes champion and placed second in individual events at the National Forensics Association National Championship tournament April 16-20 at Tennessee State University.

Apr 24th, 2026

Emma Thorn found community at WKU, transformed into a campus leader, and is now heading to pharmacy school—carrying forward lessons in balance, connection, and growth.

Apr 24th, 2026

Western Kentucky University recognized the recipients of this year’s Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Awards Dinner on Thursda

Apr 16th, 2026

Morgan Moran, Student Employment Coordinator with WKU Libraries, has been named a 2026 recipient of the Kelly Autism Program Alliance Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in collaboration, advocacy, and service. 

Apr 10th, 2026

WKU's LCCWEAR is accepting applications for its Community Leadership Collaborative, an interdisciplinary mentoring and leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students committed to improving the well-being of children and families.

Apr 8th, 2026

The WKU CPR Training Center announces an expansion of its training offerings by introducing a monthly Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider course. In addition, the WKU CPR Training Center will offer ACLS Mega Code Skills Sessions.