WKU News

Oct 7th, 2026

WKU Department of Physics & Astronomy will host “A Nightmare on Physics Avenue 2026" from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, October 27, in Kelly Thompson Hall on WKU’s campus.

Oct 7th, 2026

The CITL Faculty Spotlight was instituted in Spring 2024 to highlight faculty who have gone above and beyond in their work with and/or service to the CITL. These faculty are identified and selected by the CITL staff.

Oct 7th, 2026

John Taft, Vice Chair of Baird, spoke at WKU’s Gordon Ford College of Business, emphasizing authentic leadership, stewardship, and core principles in business and finance. He also met with students and faculty to share insights from his industry experi

Sep 8th, 2026

An estimated 500 fourth graders from Warren County will participate in the 31st annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Days® program on September 24, 2026, at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

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

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.