WKU News

May 8th, 2026

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2026 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

May 7th, 2026

WKU graduates started Thursday evening with one last walk across campus during Topper Walk and ended it with a fireworks display at Big Red Bash.

Apr 29th, 2026

Graduating senior Jay Macy from Bowling Green knew he wanted to work in healthcare at a young age, and earning his bachelor’s degree from WKU continues his path toward achieving that childhood dream.

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 17th, 2026

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

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.

Dec 12th, 2025

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2025 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

Dec 1st, 2025

“I have always had a strong passion for sports, both as a fan and as someone who loves being a part on and off the field,” said Ireland Latkovski, a graduating senior from Louisville.

May 9th, 2025

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2025 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

May 8th, 2025

Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2025 Thursday evening starting with Topper Walk and ending with a fireworks display at Big Red Bash.

May 2nd, 2025

“I use the leadership skills I’ve learned in my classes and through ROTC to help me effectively complete my duties as a soldier in the KY Army National Guard."

Apr 3rd, 2025

Belonging. A simple word with a simple meaning, to feel comfortable in a space. Valery D. Bonifacio-Garcia, a graduating senior from the Dominican Republic, decided to attend WKU because of belonging. 

Jan 23rd, 2025

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2024 semester.

Dec 6th, 2024

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2024 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena. 

Dec 5th, 2024

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on December 6.

Dec 2nd, 2024

"I’ve become familiar and comfortable with the different ‘seasons’ of the recruiting process and look forward to being able to apply all this experience after I graduate."

Aug 12th, 2024

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff during his annual Convocation address Monday (August 12) in WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium.

May 31st, 2024

WKU has released the spring 2024 Dean's and President's Lists.

May 2nd, 2024

From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.

Apr 30th, 2024

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2024 Commencement on May 2 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.