WKU News

Oct 30th, 2026

October 31 & November 2

Oct 30th, 2026

Join us on the Hill for Big Red’s World Tour! Homecoming 2026 promises a weekend of Hilltopper Spirit and family fun.

Oct 30th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings Friday, November 6, at 9:00 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

Oct 29th, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have renewed and expanded their mutual tuition discount agreement, adding a master’s degree option for KCTCS employees.

Oct 28th, 2026

November 1, 2026

Oct 28th, 2026

Oct 28th, 2026

The second Kentucky Mesonet site to be built in 2026 is now online, servicing the communities of Nelson County.  

Oct 27th, 2026

October 27th

Oct 27th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 27 through Saturday, November 14.

Oct 26th, 2026

Saturday, October 31st

Oct 26th, 2026

Oct 23rd, 2026

October 27th

Oct 22nd, 2026

Oct 20th, 2026

Western Kentucky University broke ground today on The Southern Gateway, the first phase of Elevate WKU, a multi-year initiative to transform student housing and create modern, student-centered living environments across the Hill.

Oct 20th, 2026

10/20/2026

Oct 20th, 2026

10/20/2026

Oct 19th, 2026

Enjoy homegrown music with a holiday twist at the seventh edition of the Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival.

Oct 19th, 2026

On Wednesday, October 28th, Dr. Jessi Thomsen will present her research at the annual Genderations Lecture.

Oct 19th, 2026

Tuesday, October 20th

Oct 19th, 2026

WKU Forensics took first place in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Steve Hunt Classic hosted by Lewis & Clark College on October 10-11.