WKU News

May 1st, 2026

Zoe Brown, a mathematics graduate student from London, Ky., is the 2025-26 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Award.

Apr 30th, 2026

Apr 30th, 2026

Madison Gardner, a senior in computer science, has been awarded a ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship to conduct AI and robotics research at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in Switzerland.

Apr 30th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct a special called meeting Thursday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

Apr 30th, 2026

May 4th - May 8th

Apr 29th, 2026

WKU proudly celebrates the formation and successful inaugural year of the First-Generation Student Association (FirstToppers)—a student‑led organization advancing belonging, service and support for WKU’s first‑generation students.

Apr 29th, 2026

Graduating senior Jay Macy from Bowling Green knew he wanted to work in healthcare at a young age, and earning his bachelor’s degree from WKU continues his path toward achieving that childhood dream.

Apr 29th, 2026

Apr 29th, 2026

Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 at “Bike4Alz Day” in Kentucky.

Apr 28th, 2026

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Friday, April 24, to approve a public-private partnership (P3) transaction with Gilbane Development Company.

Apr 28th, 2026

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, April 28 through Saturday, May 16.

Apr 27th, 2026

WKU’s Greek Community hosted its annual awards convocation on April 26 at E. A. Diddle Arena. During Greek Week, 55,000 cans were donated to House on the Hill.

Apr 27th, 2026

Apr 27th, 2026

WKU’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 50 new members to the society on Thursday (April 23).

Apr 27th, 2026

The WKU College of Health and Human Services is excited to announce that Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising 433, Fashion Synthesis, will host a fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at 2:20 p.m. in the WKU Centennial Mall.

Apr 27th, 2026

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,300 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2026 Commencement on May 7 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 27th, 2026

“Three degrees. One for each major,” explained Rowen Wilkinson, a graduating senior from Knoxville. Earning bachelor's degrees in International Affairs, Chinese and Spanish, Wilkinson shares how life as a student-athlete and ROTC cadet is preparing h

Apr 24th, 2026

The six Student Publications Fellows will bring the total number of fellows to 97 since the program was launched in 2012.

Apr 24th, 2026

Caden Lucas, a junior from Harned, has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar.  He is the second Truman Scholar in WKU’s history and the only Truman Scholar chosen from Kentucky this year.

Apr 24th, 2026

Caden Lucas, a junior from Harned, has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar. He is the second Truman Scholar in WKU’s history and the only Truman Scholar chosen from Kentucky this year.