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.

May 5th, 2026

Chaise Bethmann, a graduating senior and Mahurin Honors College student from Thompson’s Station, Tenn., said she didn’t come to WKU as a leader, but she’s leaving as one.

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

“When I first stepped on campus, I was excited but unsure of exactly how I would find my place. Looking back now, I realize that getting involved is what transformed WKU from just a university into a true home."

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 3rd, 2025

As a Marketing major with a concentration in Sales, Donato found clear ways to mix knowledge gained in the classroom with his role with the football team. Donato works with the Equipment Operations team, providing input on designs for helmets, jerseys and

Aug 8th, 2025

At the WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Aug. 8), the philanthropic naming of the new facility to house the Gordon Ford College of Business was approved as Amy and David Chandler Hall.

May 9th, 2025

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

May 7th, 2025

For Taryn Guyer, a graduating senior earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Chinese, the numbers matter, specifically the numbers and the program matter.

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

A brand-new Data Science degree program at WKU is the product of an innovative partnership between the Gordon Ford College of Business and the Ogden College of Science and Engineering.

Nov 25th, 2024

As she prepares for graduation, Kaylie Wise recalls a piece of advice that guided her WKU journey: “Life’s not about finding yourself. Life’s about creating yourself.”

Nov 21st, 2024

"We're not designed to do this life alone. The ability to have others around you who will rally around you in times of need and also challenge you has totally shaped how my college years have turned out."

Nov 15th, 2024

“Create lasting goods and meaningful relationships.” That is what Clayton & Crume is all about. Although the six words came from a training a few years ago, WKU alumni Tyler Jury (‘12) and Clay Simpson (‘12) felt that way from the beginning.

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 3rd, 2024

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.