WKU News

May 4th, 2026

May 4th, 2026

Michael E. D’Eramo, DHA, MHA, ACI, has accepted an appointment as a Community Scholar with the Institute for Rural Health at Western Kentucky University.

May 4th, 2026

This year, WKU Libraries recognizes Skylar Vacanti and Taylor Niggl as recipients of the 2026–2027 Connie Foster Student Scholarship.

May 4th, 2026

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

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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.