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 31st, 2026

Jul 31st, 2026

WKU Homecoming 2026 is set for Nov. 12 – 14 with the theme “Big Red’s World Tour.”

Jul 28th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, July 28 through Saturday, August 15.

Jul 27th, 2026

Jul 27th, 2026

The WKU Summer Dance Intensive is celebrating another sold out year. A summer highlight since 2016, this special week on the hill has become a summer highlight resulting in a long waitlist after reaching registration capacity. 

Jul 27th, 2026

Jul 23rd, 2026

WKU received a $100,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to lead a collaborative effort aimed at improving access to mental health services for autistic adults living in rural Kentucky.

Jul 21st, 2026

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently named the recipients of its 2026 Circle of Excellence Award winners.

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 15th, 2026

153 Hilltoppers submitted 185 applications in the nation’s most prestigious scholarship competitions during the 2025–2026 academic year, earning recognition 49 times and more than $700,000 in funding for study abroad, research, and graduate study.

Jul 14th, 2026

Jul 14th, 2026

2026-2027

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 9th, 2026

Jul 7th, 2026

COMMUTER PERMITS

Jul 7th, 2026

Jul 7th, 2026

Kentucky Mesonet – the Commonwealth’s official weather and climate monitoring network whose offices are based at Western Kentucky University, is now two-thirds of the way to its goal of having at least one station in all 120 counties in the state.

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.

Jul 6th, 2026

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