WKU News

Dec 4th, 2025

WKU Board of Regents to meet December 11

Dec 4th, 2025

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recently announced its Best of District III Honors, spotlighting the strongest advancement work from institutions from nine states in the Southeast.

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

Dec 2nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies next Friday (December 12).

Dec 2nd, 2025

Here's a WKU winter weather update for Tuesday, December 2.

Dec 2nd, 2025

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, December 2 through Saturday, December 20.

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.

Nov 21st, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s Fresh Food Company has achieved 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant® status from the Green Restaurant Association.

Nov 21st, 2025

WKU Communications and Marketing and WKU Imagewest were recognized during the 2025 AMA Bowling Green Markie Awards for outstanding work in the field of marketing.

Nov 21st, 2025

Serving others is Lindsey Sargent’s calling, and it was her little sister’s autism diagnosis that sparked her interest in the medical field and inspired her to pursue pre-med coursework at WKU.

Nov 17th, 2025

Attention WKU students: It's time to complete course evaluations

Nov 14th, 2025

Several WKU departments are coordinating a campus-wide food and toiletry drive through the end of the semester to help sustain the WKU Food Pantry. 

Nov 14th, 2025

WKU's fall enrollment numbers won’t be official until November 17, when data are submitted to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, but preliminary figures released this week point to new heights in student retention.

Nov 13th, 2025

WKU’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 49 new members to the society on Wednesday (Nov. 12).

Nov 12th, 2025

Dr. Monica Galloway Burke, Professor in the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs and ONE WKU Fellow in the Office of the Provost, has been inducted into the Gavel and Gravel Society by the Southern Association for College Student Affairs.

Nov 12th, 2025

Here’s a reminder that WKU provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.

Nov 11th, 2025

Members of the campus community gathered Tuesday morning for a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower as Western Kentucky University honored the heroes who answered the call to defend freedom.

Nov 11th, 2025

"His journey reminds us all that courage takes many forms — and sometimes, the bravest thing a person can do is begin again.”

Nov 7th, 2025

The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday, November 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room located in Jody Richards Hall.

Nov 7th, 2025

Three longtime educators joined the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame during its 2025 induction ceremony Friday at Western Kentucky University.