WKU News

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.

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 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 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.

Nov 17th, 2025

Psychology major Emma Thomas is researching childhood health in Dublin, gaining global experience, confidence, and clarity on her career path through transformative study-abroad experiences.

Oct 20th, 2025

Molly Roth, a biology major and pre-dental student, found creativity and confidence abroad in France and Belgium through WKU Global’s study abroad—embracing growth beyond her major.

Sep 15th, 2025

Carroll Ann Shackleford’s Austria study abroad fused dance, psychology, and culture, shaping her research goals and personal growth.

Sep 8th, 2025

WKU’s Caroline Glass studied abroad in France & Belgium in summer 2025, blending hospitality lessons with cultural insights after years of persistence.

Sep 2nd, 2025

WKU’s Pleh Meh balanced fast-track accounting studies with clubs, an internship, and study abroad in Korea—learning to slow down and embrace new opportunities.

Aug 25th, 2025

WKU photojournalist Lindsey McIntosh studied abroad in Italy, blending storytelling and photography while embracing culture, language barriers, and experiential learning.

Aug 4th, 2025

Kassie, once hesitant to travel, found confidence and growth studying abroad in the Czech Republic. Her message: “If I can do it, you can too.”

Jul 28th, 2025

Pre-med student Katy Hetzer blends biology and Spanish at WKU, studying abroad in Costa Rica, working in healthcare, and pursuing service, research, and medical school preparation.

Jul 21st, 2025

Debs Ishimwe, a WKU Honors student studying criminology and Chinese, is in Taiwan on scholarships, pursuing law and showing others what's possible when you don’t give up on your goals.

Jul 14th, 2025

WKU Flagship student Sarah is studying Mandarin in Taiwan—her first time abroad—thanks to competitive scholarships, Honors support, and a deep curiosity for language and culture.

Jun 30th, 2025

Hailey Stapleton (WKU ’25) blended art and international affairs to find her calling in art repatriation, inspired by study abroad and her passion for justice.

Jun 23rd, 2025

WKU Honors student Veronica Butler is headed to Taiwan with both Gilman and Freeman-ASIA awards, thanks to her drive, community support, and a fearless “say yes to everything” mindset.