WKU News

Today@WKU: November 16, 2018

Nov 16th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for November 16, 2016 -- George and CJ Nichols named WKU's Philanthropists of Year; Nov. 15 snowfall a rare occurrence; plus news from WKU Libraries, Political Science, Athletics, Admissions, Alumni and more.

Today@WKU: November 15, 2018

Nov 15th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for November 15, 2018 -- Graduate student presents research in Iceland; Food Pantry assists campus; WKU Athletics posts highest graduation success rate; plus news from Parking & Transportation, WKU Sports, Alumni, Admissions & more

WKU Winter Weather Advisory for Nov. 15

Nov 15th, 2018

Here’s a WKU Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday (Nov. 15): WKU Owensboro closed; WKU Elizabethtown-Fort Knox will open at noon ET; WKU Glasgow and Bowling Green open.

WKU Winter Weather Advisory for Nov. 14

Nov 14th, 2018

Here’s a WKU Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday (Nov. 14): WKU's Owensboro campus will close at 4 p.m. today (Nov. 14) because of impending winter weather. Classes beginning at 4 p.m. or later at WKU Owensboro have been canceled tonight.

WKU Food Pantry provides food regardless of need

Nov 14th, 2018

Through food drives and donations year-round, members of the campus and local community help make food available for hundreds of visitors during the year at the WKU Food Pantry.

2018-19 Winter Weather Communications Plan

Nov 14th, 2018

WKU’s winter weather communications plan provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.

WKU graduate student presents research at Arctic Circle Assembly

Nov 14th, 2018

Jason Fox of Russellville, a graduate student in the WKU Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies and Department of Geography and Geology, traveled to Iceland to present at the annual Arctic Circle Assembly conference and to complete thesis research.

Today@WKU: November 14, 2018

Nov 14th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for November 14, 2018 -- Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inductee announced; Hardin Planetarium's winter holiday show opens Nov. 25; Kentucky Museum's Christmas in Kentucky Dec. 1; plus news from WKU Sports, Alumni, Admissions and more.

Nancy Hall Duncan selected for Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame

Nov 13th, 2018

Nancy Hall Duncan has been selected for induction into the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. The 2019 induction ceremony is scheduled for March 13 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.

Today@WKU: November 13, 2018

Nov 13th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for November 13, 2018 -- Scholarship fund supports military-affiliated students; Forensics Team wins tournaments; students honored by Kentucky Academy of Science; WKU alumna returns to Hill to teach; plus WKU Week in Photos and more.

WKU Forensics Team wins at tournaments in Illinois

Nov 12th, 2018

WKU’s Forensics Team traveled to Lebanon, Illinois, to compete in two tournaments Nov. 10-11. WKU won all three team sweepstakes championships, across debate and the two individual events tournaments.

WKU Week in Photos: Nov. 5-10, 2018

Nov 12th, 2018

Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs on WKU's Facebook page.

Students honored at 2018 Kentucky Academy of Science meeting

Nov 12th, 2018

WKU and Gatton Academy students were honored for their research presentations at the Kentucky Academy of Science meeting Nov. 2-3.

Today@WKU: November 12, 2018

Nov 12th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for November 12, 2018 -- WKU Glasgow launches Student Business Accelerator; scholarship to benefit students in healthcare-related disciplines; WKU honors veterans; plus news from WKU Research, Athletics, Alumni, Admissions & more.

Ogden College of Science & Engineering awards Noah Ashley with Research/Creativity Award for sleep studies

Nov 12th, 2018

Dr. Noah Ashley received the Faculty Award for outstanding contributions in Research/Creativity within Ogden College of Science & Engineering in Spring 2018. Dr. Ashley’s research primarily focuses on two different projects, both involving sleep.

Minton Hall Closure

Nov 9th, 2018

WKU in Glasgow Launches New Student Business Accelerator

Nov 9th, 2018

The WKU in Glasgow has launched a free Student Business Accelerator for WKU students who would like to start their own business.

WKU honors veterans, unveils new panel at Guthrie Bell Tower

Nov 9th, 2018

WKU honored veterans, recognized the 100th anniversary of WKU’s ROTC program and unveiled a new granite panel at Guthrie Bell Tower on Friday (Nov. 9) during the annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Today@WKU: November 9, 2018

Nov 9th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for November 9, 2018 -- WKU to observe Veterans Day today; a report from WKU Research Foundation on ongoing projects in Africa; View from the Hill; plus news from Political Science, WKU Sports, WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.

View from the Hill: Longtime McLean County doctor establishes scholarship at WKU

Nov 8th, 2018

Dr. Hugh H. Wilhite, a longtime doctor in McLean County, may have hung up his stethoscope but the WKU alum is still finding a way to give back. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on a new scholarship in the View from the Hill.