WKU News

Apr 16th, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s Jonesville Reconciliation Workgroup will host a screening of “Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall” on Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jody Richards Hall Auditorium on WKU’s campus.

Apr 16th, 2025

The new executive council for Western Kentucky University’s Student Government Association was elected last night.

Apr 16th, 2025

Western Kentucky University recognized the recipients of this year’s Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the President’s ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Dinner.

Apr 15th, 2025

Dr. Julia L. Roberts, Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University (WKU), has been named one of 10 recipients of the prestigious 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award.

Apr 15th, 2025

He was truly the spirit of a Hilltopper, always ready with a warm welcome to anyone who stepped onto the Hill.

Apr 15th, 2025

Students from WKU’s Creative Writing Graduate program traveled to Los Angeles, California on March 26th to attend the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference (AWP).

Apr 14th, 2025

Apr 14th, 2025

The first band at Western Kentucky Teachers College was formed in 1925, led by student director, Joyce Felts. There were 18 members. 100 years later, the renowned WKU Band program serves over 400 students. Join us as we celebrate 100 years!

Apr 14th, 2025

Max Etienne found purpose at WKU through film, honors, and friendship—channeling his dad's memory into storytelling that brings people together.

Apr 14th, 2025

Apr 11th, 2025

This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding educators across the Commonwealth who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students and the teaching profession.

Apr 11th, 2025

Apr 10th, 2025

The School of Media & Communication at Western Kentucky University is proud to announce that renowned investigative journalist Anabel Hernández will be the recipient of the 2025 Fleischaker-Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting.

Apr 10th, 2025

The Great Meadows Foundation and the Kentucky Museum will host a special event celebrating Mary and Al Shands on April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Apr 9th, 2025

Western Kentucky University is excited to announce that it has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School, a distinction that recognizes the institution’s outstanding commitment to serving military-connected students.

Apr 9th, 2025

Nine Western Kentucky University graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Apr 9th, 2025

Apr 8th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Applied Center for Data Science and the Applied Research Technology Program are hosting the Fourth Annual Data Science Day.

Apr 7th, 2025

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 100 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2027, marking The Gatton Academy’s 20th incoming class.

Apr 7th, 2025

Here's a WKU weather update for Tuesday (April 8)