WKU News

Jul 10th, 2024

Rising senior Danielle Williams plans a Fulbright in Tanzania and graduate studies in clinical psychology, driven by her WKU experiences and global aspirations.

Jul 9th, 2024

Dr. Rachel Tinius, associate professor in the WKU College of Health and Human Services, and CEO of BumptUp® Labs, Inc., has been awarded a grant for $295,883 from the National Institutes of Health.

Jul 5th, 2024

Six students from WKU's Educators Rising Collegiate chapter and participants in the Young Male Leadership Academy (YMLA) competed and achieved impressive results.

Jul 5th, 2024

Jul 3rd, 2024

The WKU Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement team is sad to share of the passing of J. Lee Robertson (’50, ’57) on July 3, 2024.

Jul 3rd, 2024

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chris Stunson as the new Director of Professional Educator Services, effective August 1.

Jun 29th, 2024

Gatton students Asa Ashley (’25, Bowling Green HS), Zahra Chasmawala (’25, duPont Manual HS), and Nikhil Kumar (’24, duPont Manual HS) were each awarded $500 at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Grand Awards Ceremony i

Jun 28th, 2024

Jun 26th, 2024

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) is pleased to announce that the WKU Campus Child Care (WKUCCC) has been selected as a Pyramid Model Research site by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations.

Jun 26th, 2024

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Jun 26th, 2024

A four-year, $2 million U.S. Department of Education award, Project CARE (Collaborative Apprenticeships for Rural Educators), will support high school students in rural areas of Kentucky as they pursue careers as K-12 teachers.

Jun 26th, 2024

Jun 25th, 2024

MI2, in partnership with Louisville-based innovation studio Render, launched a search for pilot ready innovations addressing challenges in the metals industry on June 17.

Jun 25th, 2024

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 26 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s May 4 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

Jun 24th, 2024

Mykah Carden's journey from the Gatton Academy to the Mahurin Honors College is inspiring. As a Goldwater Scholar, her groundbreaking research in karst and hydrology showcases her passion for geology. She aims to inspire and educate as a future professor.

Jun 21st, 2024

Friday, June 21, 2024 – Staff members from The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University presented at the thirteenth Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development.

Jun 20th, 2024

This month’s member spotlight is on Mrs. Breanna Stephens, HR Consultant with B. Stephens HR located out of the WKU Innovation Campus.

Jun 18th, 2024

WKU Libraries is proud to announce that The Commons at Helm Library has been honored with the 2024 ALA/IIDA International Interior Design Association award for Outstanding Historic Renovation Project.

Jun 17th, 2024

Om Patel, Gatton Academy and Breckinridge County High School Class of 2024 graduate, has received the nationally competitive Gates Scholarship.

Jun 14th, 2024