WKU News

Nov 11th, 2026

Members of the campus community gathered Wednesday morning for a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower as Western Kentucky University honored the heroes who answered the call to defend freedom.

Nov 5th, 2026

Western Kentucky University has announced the 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates.

Oct 30th, 2026

Join us on the Hill for Big Red’s World Tour! Homecoming 2026 promises a weekend of Hilltopper Spirit and family fun.

Oct 29th, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have renewed and expanded their mutual tuition discount agreement, adding a master’s degree option for KCTCS employees.

Sep 10th, 2026

Country music artist Tyler Hubbard will perform a free pregame concert on Tuesday, Oct. 27, prior to WKU Football's home game against Delaware.

Sep 1st, 2026

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 25-26 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2026 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Mercyhurst.

Aug 18th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is extending its strategic plan through 2031, building on eight years of progress and establishing priorities to guide the University toward its 125th anniversary.

Aug 17th, 2026

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni officially opened the institution’s 120th academic year today during the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation in Van Meter Auditorium.

Aug 14th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved several philanthropic naming opportunities and swore in its newest member at its third quarterly meeting of the calendar year, held Friday (August 14).

Aug 13th, 2026

Three leaders in military service, tourism, education and ministry will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Aug 13th, 2026

WKU and the Bowling Green Hot Rods will team up for WKU Night at the Hot Rods on Thursday, Sept. 3, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends together for an evening of baseball, Hilltopper spirit and community.

Aug 7th, 2026

The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and third quarterly meeting of the calendar year August 13 and 14.

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 3rd, 2026

For Chloe Drugeot, art has never been just a hobby, it has been a constant presence throughout her entire life. That lifelong connection and passion for creativity led her to one of WKU’s art programs.