WKU News

Mar 24th, 2022

Nearly 200 research projects will be presented Saturday at WKU’s 52nd annual Student Research Conference. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more in this week’s View from the Hill.

Mar 24th, 2022

WKU Global Learning and International Affairs (GLIA) will present its first Global Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (March 30) at the Mahurin Honors College and International Center (HCIC).

Mar 24th, 2022

"With these organizations, I now have a reason to go out & meet new people. I want to be a part of something. It can get boring to just go back to your room after classes. With this, you have something rigorous to keep your attention & keep you engaged."

Mar 23rd, 2022

Dr. Jessie Torelli, an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the School of Teacher Education was recently awarded a grant from the KY IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence.

Mar 23rd, 2022

The WKU Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance will present "Little Women: The Broadway Musical" April 1-3 at Van Meter Hall.

Mar 23rd, 2022

WKU fraternities and sororities celebrated the year of academic achievement, positive retention rates and graduation rates during the 45th Annual Greek Academic Banquet on Wednesday (March 22) at the Downing Student Union.

Mar 23rd, 2022

I picked WKU’s PsyD program for a variety of reasons. I had already completed my MA in Clinical Psychology and wanted a program that would honor those credit-hours. Additionally, I could not afford to stop working in order to obtain my doctorate.

Mar 23rd, 2022

“I researched different methods to control diseases in soybeans and small grain crops like wheat, barley and rye. Just as people and animals can get sick, so can plants."

Mar 23rd, 2022

Three WKU students have been selected for Department of State Critical Language Scholarships that fund intensive language study abroad. An additional seven were designated alternates and will be promoted if additional funding becomes available.

Mar 23rd, 2022

Full Name: Christopher S. Peters Department: Psychology Job Title: Assistant Professor Courses Taught: Adjustment and Personal Growth, Psychology and Law, Beginning Skills in Psychological Interviewing Hometown: Houston, TX Webpage: factslab.weebly.

Mar 23rd, 2022

During the 2022 spring break, WKU Student Activities sponsored two alternative break trips.

Mar 23rd, 2022

Justin Cato says the job of director of Campus Recreation and Wellness at WKU “checked all the boxes.”

Mar 22nd, 2022

Mar 22nd, 2022

Dr. Ashley Stinnett, assistant professor of anthropology in the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology, has assumed leadership of the Society for Visual Anthropology, expanding her long-time involvement with the organization.

Mar 22nd, 2022

Applications are now available for residential and nonresidential summer camps offered by The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU. These camps are designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning and encourage high-interest and high-ability students to

Mar 22nd, 2022

Dr. Rachel Tinius, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Western Kentucky University, recently obtained a grant through the Bridge Funding Award Program of the Kentucky Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network.

Mar 22nd, 2022

While Jeremiah Debique’s college journey did not start at Western Kentucky University, the sophomore from Texas was able to make the transition to WKU with help from the WKU Transfer Center.

Mar 21st, 2022

Giving back and serving your community is a core principle of The Mahurin Honors College (MHC). For some, this takes place many miles away, and for others, they choose to serve near Bowling Green. In Dr. Spencer Wright’s case, he decided to do both.

Mar 21st, 2022

Modern Languages professor Lhousseine Guerwane will teach Arabic language and culture during Center for Gifted Studies summer VAMPY program. Cody Smith, a Spanish, Arabic, and Education major will assist Professor Guerwane during the summer Arabic course.

Mar 21st, 2022

“We are able to identify 85% of water pollution at a 90+% success rate without touching the water. This not only helps keep our bodies of water safe for us but also for the living things in the environment as well."