WKU News

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

The research laboratory or the art studio? For graduating senior Maria Elena Carmichael, the exploration of science and art created a unique educational pathway for her journey on the Hill.

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 22nd, 2026

Apr 22nd, 2026

WKU English is proud to showcase Dr. Dawn Winters who has had a co-authored article: “Strengthening Faculty Retention and Belonging: Applying and Expanding Job Embeddedness Theory through an Onboarding Initiative in Higher Education.”

Apr 21st, 2026

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 21st, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, April 21 through Saturday, May 9.

Apr 20th, 2026

A rising junior whose reporting on WKU's dorm situation won national honors will lead the College Heights Herald for Fall 2026.

Apr 20th, 2026

“I chose WKU because it felt like a place where I could grow academically, personally and as a leader. From the moment I stepped on campus, I saw opportunities to get involved, build relationships and make a difference in the community."

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 20th, 2026

December 2025 graduate Emma Bunch of Glasgow has earned the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. NSF Graduate Research Fellows receive a three-year award valued at $159,000 for master's or Ph.D. study.

Apr 17th, 2026

The new executive council for Western Kentucky University’s Student Government Association was elected on Wednesday, April 15.

Apr 17th, 2026

Apr 17th, 2026

Caleb Penick shifted from communication disorders to child therapy, finding purpose through coursework, camp work, and service—now pursuing grad school to support children’s mental health.

Apr 17th, 2026

Focused on a career as a speech-language pathologist (SLP), Emily Oden has shaped her Hilltopper Journey around opportunities for growth.

Apr 17th, 2026

Apr 17th, 2026

WKU student Brianna Bennish was awarded a Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarship in the Spring 2026 application cycle for study abroad to Poland in Summer 2026.

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.