WKU News

May 5th, 2025

May 5th, 2025

“Before attending WKU, I was shy and afraid to speak out. I would sit in the back of classrooms and not talk to people that I didn't know. Attending WKU changed that quickly."

May 5th, 2025

May 5th, 2025

May 5th, 2025

The Department of Political Science celebrated the MPA program’s 50th Anniversary with a reception and hooding ceremony, and announced a new discounted tuition rate for government employees.

May 5th, 2025

May 5th, 2025

Riley Hurm, a WKU senior in Communication Sciences & Disorders, found her calling in speech-language pathology, blending science, service, and global insight—from Kentucky to London and beyond.

May 5th, 2025

The times for the Thursday meetings of the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents have been adjusted. The Board will enter closed session at 1:00 p.m., immediately followed by committee meetings in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

May 2nd, 2025

“I use the leadership skills I’ve learned in my classes and through ROTC to help me effectively complete my duties as a soldier in the KY Army National Guard."

May 1st, 2025

Western Kentucky University revealed renovation plans today for the historic Cherry Hall.

May 1st, 2025

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Apr 30th, 2025

"As someone deeply interested in languages, cultures and archaeology, I knew mastering Chinese would open doors to research opportunities, particularly in East Asia."

Apr 29th, 2025

Apr 29th, 2025

WKU students finished second and sixth in the third multimedia competition of the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

Apr 29th, 2025

Apr 29th, 2025

Apr 29th, 2025

Apr 29th, 2025

Graduating senior Danielle Williams never shied away from bold aspirations. From her first steps on the Hill, she used her time at WKU to prepare for a life of service, leadership and self-discovery.

Apr 29th, 2025

The WKU Forensics team won the national championship sweepstakes in individual events and debate and the founders trophy at the NFA National Championship April 17-21 hosted by Wayne State University in Detroit.