WKU News

Aug 3rd, 2026

Honors student Aly Johnson's study abroad experience in Barcelona strengthened her passion for international affairs, language learning, and stepping beyond her comfort zone.

Jul 20th, 2026

Samantha Zaboronak is researching H. pylori in natural water sources, gaining hands-on lab experience while contributing to research that could improve public health.

Jul 13th, 2026

WKU electrical engineering student and first-generation college student Carrie Updegraff earned a competitive NSF REU at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she's conducting solar energy research after saying yes to new opportunities.

Jul 6th, 2026

From the ICU to Taiwan: WKU nursing alum Brent Andrews ('19) earned a Fulbright to pursue a master's in global health research. His journey—from bedside nursing during COVID-19 to global health—shows where curiosity, service, and mentorship can lead.

Jun 22nd, 2026

WKU student Samantha Gerdes turned a campus tour into a life-changing journey, earning a prestigious Boren Award to study and intern in Taiwan after four years in Chinese Flagship.

Jun 1st, 2026

Gilman Scholar Jesse Ferguson is turning a dream into reality, heading to Taiwan to deepen his Chinese language skills and cultural understanding through study abroad.

May 26th, 2026

Morgan Hicks, a WKU nursing major and Gilman Scholar, will study public health in London and Amsterdam this summer, gaining global healthcare perspectives to support her future work with underserved and rural communities.

May 17th, 2026

WKU junior Lilian Branch turned uncertainty into opportunity through biomedical research, Chinese language study abroad, and mentorship that reshaped her future goals.

May 11th, 2026

H4 Orientation helps incoming WKU Honors students build friendships, connect with campus traditions, and start college with confidence before the fall semester begins.

Apr 24th, 2026

Emma Thorn found community at WKU, transformed into a campus leader, and is now heading to pharmacy school—carrying forward lessons in balance, connection, and growth.

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 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 6th, 2026

MHC celebrated students and faculty for excellence in leadership, research, teaching, and service—highlighting standout achievements and honoring those who make Honors thrive.

Mar 30th, 2026

Curious and driven, WKU student Nora Windsor balances marketing, economics, and AI studies with campus leadership and nonprofit work, aiming to launch a marketing firm that supports mission-driven organizations.

Mar 9th, 2026

Diego Alcaraz-Monje, a WKU English and Journalism double major, is finding his voice through poetry, reporting, and campus community while discovering how storytelling connects people.

Mar 2nd, 2026

Visual arts major Jillian Tabler turned a “maybe one day” study abroad dream into reality. This spring, she’ll study studio art and art history in Florence, blending passion with purpose.

Feb 23rd, 2026

Biochemistry senior Brayden Gross develops copper nanoparticles to fight surgical infections—an accelerated path from Gatton Academy to med school driven by resilience and research grit.

Feb 16th, 2026

From “research isn’t for me” to designing gamma-ray detectors and studying in Japan—Lincoln Potts turned one small yes into a global physics journey at WKU.

Feb 9th, 2026

Lily Meade blends psychology and statistics through undergraduate research, deep campus involvement, and a transformative study abroad experience in Austria—shaping her goal to pursue a Ph.D. in quantitative psychology with a global focus.

Feb 2nd, 2026

From a split-second decision to senior capstone, WKU architecture student Ellie Ralston blends passion, people-centered design, and sustainability into a future in healthcare architecture.