WKU News

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. 

Apr 16th, 2026

Apr 15th, 2026

Priscilla Riggs, a first-generation college student in English and Marketing, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to South Korea.

Apr 15th, 2026

For more than 10 years, WKU Greek fraternities and sororities have donated food to local nonprofits as part of the annual CanStruct event, and this year’s donations to House on the Hill will exceed the organization's lifetime giving of 700,000.

Apr 15th, 2026

WKU Forensics won the sweepstakes championship at the Asynchronous Speech Championship hosted virtually by Southwest Minnesota State University on March 25-29.

Apr 15th, 2026

WKU Varsity Esports is headed to the national stage.

Apr 14th, 2026

In February, Dr. Jane Fife was recognized with the PCAL Faculty Award for Service!

Apr 14th, 2026

Apr 14th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, May 1.

Apr 13th, 2026

Emma Bunch receives National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for $159,000 towards 3 years out of the 5-year fellowship at UK!

Apr 13th, 2026

Western Kentucky University is proud to recognize Malachi Humble as the 2026 recipient of the ONE WKU Award for students.

Apr 13th, 2026

Gilman Scholar Amarah Pryor-Wells is in the UK studying film and literature near historic sites like Bridgerton sets. She overcame an initial rejection, gaining confidence for her screenwriting career.

Apr 13th, 2026

WKU juniors Cole Meador and Alejandro Ramirez have been named Goldwater Scholars in the 2026 competition. They are two of five students at Kentucky universities to earn the most prestigious undergraduate award in the United States in STEM fields.

Apr 10th, 2026

WKU's LCCWEAR is accepting applications for its Community Leadership Collaborative, an interdisciplinary mentoring and leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students committed to improving the well-being of children and families.