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Sponsors Needed for Mammoth Cave Exhibit
Aug 26th, 2019
Kentucky’s most well-known landscape—Mammoth Cave—is under threat, and the Kentucky Museum is partnering with WKU’s Department of Geology, Crawford Hydrology Lab, and the WKU Art Department to help inspire community action.
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Grant supports WKU faculty member's research on Islam in Indonesia
Aug 23rd, 2019
Dr. Sophia Rose Arjana, assistant professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, has received a grant to continue her research on the practice of Islam in Indonesia.
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View from the Hill: Welcome to WKU
Aug 22nd, 2019
Pre-semester activities are in full swing at WKU as thousands of students arrive on the Hill to begin their college journey. Faculty and staff are also gearing up for a new academic term as WKU’s Amy Bingham reports in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read MoreCASHA Welcomes newest member, Dr. Stickle, from WKU's Department of English
Aug 22nd, 2019
WKU English Department faculty member Dr. Trini Stickle was recently accepted to the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA).
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Roberts honored for distinguished service to NAGC & gifted education
Aug 21st, 2019
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Board of Directors is honored to recognize Julia Link Roberts for her distinguished service to NAGC and gifted education, with the 2019 NAGC Ann F. Isaacs Founder’s Memorial Award.
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WKU PBS receives multiple Emmy Awards
Aug 19th, 2019
WKU PBS, WKU’s Public Television Service, had five individuals recognized for their work at the 55th Annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards August 10 in Louisville.
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Caboni says WKU 'turning a corner' into new academic year
Aug 19th, 2019
WKU is turning a corner and beginning to see results as it begins to implement its 10-year strategic plan, “Climbing to Greater Heights.” That was the message delivered Monday by WKU President Timothy C. Caboni in his Convocation address.
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View from the Hill: Gatton Academy grand piano
Aug 15th, 2019
A new grand piano at The Gatton Academy will benefit students for generations to come. The piano is being dedicated to a professor near and dear to Gatton as Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read MoreWKU Endowment for Fly-Fishing Education Established Through Local Efforts and Grant Support
Aug 15th, 2019
The WKU Endowment for Fly-Fishing Education has been established through local fundraising efforts and a grant from the Cabela’s Outdoor Fund.
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2 WKU meteorology students awarded AMS scholarships
Aug 14th, 2019
WKU seniors Dallas McKinney and Olivia Cahill have been awarded scholarships by the American Meteorological Society.
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Proposed Changes Announced by Office of Head Start
Aug 13th, 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, the Office of Head Start (OHS) made available the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes two changes under the Designation Renewal System (DRS).
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10th Annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run set for Sept. 18
Aug 13th, 2019
The WKU Army ROTC program will host the 10th Annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 18.
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