WKU News

May 7th, 2026

During its May 7 committee meetings, the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Board of Regents took time to highlight the university’s numerous accomplishments since the 2025 Commencement exercises.

May 1st, 2026

Zoe Brown, a mathematics graduate student from London, Ky., is the 2025-26 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Award.

Apr 29th, 2026

WKU proudly celebrates the formation and successful inaugural year of the First-Generation Student Association (FirstToppers)—a student‑led organization advancing belonging, service and support for WKU’s first‑generation students.

Apr 29th, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 at “Bike4Alz Day” in Kentucky.

Apr 27th, 2026

WKU’s Greek Community hosted its annual awards convocation on April 26 at E. A. Diddle Arena. During Greek Week, 55,000 cans were donated to House on the Hill.

Apr 27th, 2026

WKU’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 50 new members to the society on Thursday (April 23).

Apr 27th, 2026

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,300 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2026 Commencement on May 7 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 24th, 2026

Caden Lucas, a junior from Harned, has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar.  He is the second Truman Scholar in WKU’s history and the only Truman Scholar chosen from Kentucky this year.

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

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 22nd, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct a special called meeting on Friday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the execution and delivery of project documents for the university's public-private partnership.

Apr 22nd, 2026

Western Kentucky University’s Fresh Food Company has won the 2026 Sustainable Food Award, the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Award and the 2026 Green Marketing Award from the Green Restaurant Association.

Apr 21st, 2026

Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com  to complete your course evaluations.

Apr 21st, 2026

The state’s official weather and climate monitoring network – Kentucky Mesonet – held a ceremony Monday (April 20) for one of its newest sites in north-central Kentucky: Trimble County.

Apr 20th, 2026

On Saturday (April 18), WKU Greek fraternities and sororities culminated their food drive collections for CanStruct, donating approximately 55,424 food items to House on the Hill.

Apr 13th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is proud to recognize Malachi Humble as the 2026 recipient of the ONE WKU Award for students.

Apr 7th, 2026

Twelve Western Kentucky University graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Apr 3rd, 2026

WKU Forensics wrapped its policy debate season and Lincoln-Douglas debate regular season with key awards at multiple debate competitions.

Mar 26th, 2026

From her first steps on campus, Diamond Nunez-Garcia recalls that she “immediately felt at home” on the Hill.

Mar 13th, 2026

Western Kentucky University TRIO Student Support Services, Disabilities (TRIO SSS-D) and the WKU Faculty/Staff Neurodiversity Alliance (F/S NDA) are proud to announce this year's Neurodiversity Awareness Fair.