WKU News

Aug 5th, 2026

The official weather and climate monitoring network for the Bluegrass state – Kentucky Mesonet – cut the ribbon Tuesday on the second of three sites to be added to the network in the mountainous east region in 2025.

Jul 31st, 2026

WKU Homecoming 2026 is set for Nov. 12 – 14 with the theme “Big Red’s World Tour.”

Jul 21st, 2026

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently named the recipients of its 2026 Circle of Excellence Award winners.

Jul 7th, 2026

Kentucky Mesonet – the Commonwealth’s official weather and climate monitoring network whose offices are based at Western Kentucky University, is now two-thirds of the way to its goal of having at least one station in all 120 counties in the state.

Jun 18th, 2026

WKU welcomed aspiring first-generation college students to campus for the annual WKU F1rst-Gen Camp, a three-day welcoming experience designed to help participants build confidence, develop leadership skills and gain valuable insight into the college expe

Jun 5th, 2026

At its second quarterly meeting of the year held today (Friday), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university’s operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Jun 3rd, 2026

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.

Jun 2nd, 2026

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2026 semester.

Jun 2nd, 2026

WKU will once again host its First-Gen High School Summer Camp this June, offering Kentucky high school students the opportunity to experience college life, build confidence and learn more about navigating higher education as first-generation students.

May 13th, 2026

WKU’s Bike4Alz Team XIV will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research next week.

May 11th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the ONE WKU Award for faculty and staff.

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.