WKU News

Oct 24th, 2021

WKU Folk Studies students, faculty, and staff attended the American Folklore Society 2021 Annual Meeting, presenting research and projects, connecting with alumni, and celebrating the awarding of a prestigious honor to alumnus Teresa Hollingsworth.

Oct 22nd, 2021

WKU Music Department faculty members will present An Evening of Chamber Music on Sunday, featuring classical and new works by female composers from the 1800s to 2019.

Oct 22nd, 2021

During committee meetings on Friday, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee approved awarding emeritus status to a number of faculty members in each of the university’s academic colleges.

Oct 22nd, 2021

Thirty students are candidates for 2021 Homecoming queen at WKU. The 2021 queen will be crowned Saturday, Oct. 30, during halftime of WKU Football vs. Charlotte at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Oct 21st, 2021

On October 19, 2021, the WKU Department of Modern Languages collaborated with the WKU Department of Political Science as alumni of both departments shared the power and prospects of pairing international affairs (IA) and language study in the professional

Oct 21st, 2021

Faculty and students of Potter College of Arts and Letters gathered on Tuesday 19, 2021 at the Kentucky Museum to commemorate the beginning of the fall season and celebrate a staple WKU tradition: the PCAL Fall Festival. Students experienced the usual-- m

Oct 21st, 2021

Spirit Masters are the official student ambassadors for WKU. Founded in 1981, the organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary at homecoming this year. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how it all began in this week’s View from the Hill.

Oct 21st, 2021

"Styles &thegistofit" is now open at the Kentucky Museum, in honor of late WKU professor Dr. Sallye R. Clark and Bowling Green's first fashionista, Carrie Burnam Taylor.

Oct 20th, 2021

The WKU Forensics Team took first place in sweepstakes at The Cyber Falcon, a virtual tournament hosted by Bowling Green State University on Oct. 17.

Oct 20th, 2021

"I have thoroughly enjoyed earning credit for undergraduate and graduate courses at the same time. The JUMP program has given me the chance to start pursuing my chosen career early, so that completing it is more efficient and effective."

Oct 19th, 2021

On Friday, October 8, 28 high school students from Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville, Tenn. visited the Mahurin Honors College and International Center at WKU to learn more about WKU’s MHC and Chinese Flagship programs.

Oct 19th, 2021

WKU faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the KYNETIC Translational Training Series at 2 p.m. CT Friday via Zoom.

Oct 19th, 2021

Dr. Jason Polk, Professor of Environmental Geosciences in WKU’s Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences, is the 2021 recipient of the Geological Society of America Karst Division’s Distinguished Service Award.

Oct 18th, 2021

Global Learning & International Affairs invites faculty to participate in future global teaching experiences. We welcome new proposals and ideas to continue to expand global learning opportunities for ALL WKU students.

Oct 18th, 2021

WKU’s Campus Recreation and Wellness office, in conjunction with Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, will host an adaptive athletics showcase from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 24) in the Preston Health and Activities Center.

Oct 18th, 2021

The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings in the Martin Regents Room in Jody Richards Hall beginning at 9 a.m. Friday (Oct. 22).

Oct 15th, 2021

Sam Oldenburg, adviser to Talisman and Cherry Creative at WKU Student Publications, was named an Honor Roll Adviser on Friday by the College Media Association.

Oct 15th, 2021

The College Heights Herald, WKU’s student-led source for news, won the 2021 Newspaper Pacemaker Award on Thursday from Associated Collegiate Press, the Herald’s 19th Pacemaker and the 41st won by students at WKU Student Publications.

Oct 14th, 2021

Going to law school is far from the only career path for students interested in the legal system. In this week’s View from the Hill, Amy Bingham explains how a new major in legal studies at WKU will prepare students for endless career opportunities.

Oct 13th, 2021