WKU News

Finding Connection in Isolation: How to Study with Friends and Maintain Social Distance

Apr 3rd, 2020

40th annual contest celebrates high school journalists

Apr 3rd, 2020

High school journalists from Kentucky and Tennessee were recognized in the 40th annual Mark of Excellence contest sponsored by Western Kentucky University’s School of Media.

2020 Goldenrod Poetry Festival -- YouTube

Apr 2nd, 2020

The WKU Department of English hosted the 2020 Goldenrod Poetry Festival via Zoom this year Thanks to guest poet, Erin Slaughter for helping facilitate the event and to everyone who came to gether to make this year's event a success!

Topper teacher candidates tackle non-traditional instruction

Apr 2nd, 2020

“Our Topper teacher candidates have stepped up in a big way,” said WKU Office of Professional Educator Services Director, Stephanie Martin, as she reflected on the days leading into alternative learning.

Twenty Gatton Academy Seniors Named National Merit Finalists

Apr 2nd, 2020

Twenty seniors from The Gatton Academy have been recognized as finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition, marking a total of 156 students earning Finalists status since program inception in 2007.

View from the Hill: Hilltopper Hall home to 50 students still on campus

Apr 2nd, 2020

When WKU students were told to return to their homes two weeks ago to finish out the semester online, not everyone had a place to go. About 50 students were relocated to Hilltopper Hall as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU Ergonomics

Apr 2nd, 2020

Work @ home comfortably with these ergonomics tips!

Message from EVP Howarth and Staff Senate Chair Loftis - Staff Senate Request

Apr 1st, 2020

I apologize for a second email to campus today, but I had the opportunity to meet with the Staff Senate, and Mike and I were asked to provide some clarification regarding essential personnel and working on campus.

Message from the Human Resources Director Tony Glisson - Families First Coronavirus Response Act- Notice

Apr 1st, 2020

While WKU proactively made the decision to keep employees who are working in a fully paid status though May 15, 2020, we are required to provide this notice to comply with the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act).

Message from EVP Howarth and Provost Stevens - Budget Communication

Apr 1st, 2020

We are three weeks into WKU’s implementation of its COVID-19 contingency plans.

WKU elephant research project finalist in video contest

Apr 1st, 2020

A WKU elephant conservation research project in Kenya is one of five finalists in a 2020 video contest sponsored by the International Elephant Foundation.

Matthew Johnson Named 2020 Coca-Cola Scholar

Apr 1st, 2020

Message from Provost Stevens, EVP Howarth and VP Kuster - Student Workers

Mar 31st, 2020

With a recent change to federal regulations around paying our federal work study students, we now have the ability to pay students that are not performing their typical work assignments.

People of WKU - Adrianne Browning

Mar 31st, 2020

Adrianne Browning, Assistant Director for WKU Advising and Career Development Center and Professional Specialist for WKU Gordon Ford College of Business, is the college’s dedicated career coach.

COVID-19 Statement from the School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport

Mar 31st, 2020

Matthew Johnson Named 2020 Coca-Cola Scholar

Mar 31st, 2020

Matthew Johnson has been named a 2020 Coca-Cola Scholar. Matthew is one of 150 students from across the nation, and one of just six in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, to earn the recognition.

Fermentation microbiology class explores sanitation principles and brewing

Mar 30th, 2020

Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology professor, and his Fermentation Microbiology students are exploring the importance of good sanitization practices and how to isolate and work with pure strains of yeast in the brewing process.

Internet access available to general public in WKU parking lots

Mar 30th, 2020

WKU Information Technology Services has recently installed Wi-Fi hotspots in two of WKU’s largest parking lots. The hotspots are located in the Park Street and Creason Street lots, which are open for public use for the remainder of WKU’s spring semester.

Message from WKU Board of Regents - Thank You

Mar 27th, 2020

Thank you for your remarkable efforts during the last three weeks to support each other, support our students, and support our University.

Message from The Graduate Dean, Cheryl Davis - COVID-19 Update

Mar 27th, 2020

The Graduate School would like to do all that we can to relieve stress for those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.