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Today@WKU: October 15, 2018

Oct 15th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 15, 2018 -- Kentucky Folklife Program director to speak at Smithsonian Symposium; View from the Hill; plus news from Ogden College of Science and Engineering, College of Health and Human Services, WKU Sports and more.

WKU Kentucky Folklife Program Director to Speak at Smithsonian Symposium

Oct 15th, 2018

On October 23-24, WKU’s Kentucky Folklife Program and Kentucky Museum Director Brent Björkman will speak at "Building Bridges: A Symposium on Global Cultural Heritage Preservation."

Phyllis G. Sweatt, WKU graduate, named the Kentucky Teacher of the year for Family and Consumer Sciences

Oct 12th, 2018

Martha Combs Jenkins Receives Distinguished Service Award

Oct 12th, 2018

View from the Hill: WKU's role in UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus

Oct 11th, 2018

Training physicians in Kentucky for Kentucky. That’s the mission of the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the role WKU plays in this important partnership in this week’s View from the Hill.

ASCE Student Chapter Lends a Hand

Oct 11th, 2018

Today@WKU: October 11, 2018

Oct 11th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 11, 2018 -- WKU graduate uses humor to consult with businesses; 10K Classic traffic advisory; plus news from Political Science, WKU Libraries, WKU Football, WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.

Today@WKU: October 10, 2018

Oct 10th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 10, 2018 -- Mary Ellen & Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing Oct. 28; Gallery Hop Friday evening at Kentucky Museum; fall break parking and transit reminder; plus news from Football, Alumni, Admissions & more.

Mary Ellen & Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing Oct. 28

Oct 9th, 2018

The Mary Ellen & Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing will be held Oct. 28. The annual event, sponsored by WKU's English Department, will honor Professor Mary Ellen Miller's life and work alongside the work of her husband.

Today@WKU: October 9, 2018

Oct 9th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 9, 2018 -- Carl Kell ending four-decade run with 10K Classic; WKU Forensics Team wins in Alabama; Evolution of Meteorology Program; Week in Photos; plus news from WKU Public Radio, Athletics, Alumni, Admissions & more.

Focusing on Self-care

Oct 8th, 2018

WKU Week in Photos: Oct. 1-6, 2018

Oct 8th, 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.

Jackson joins WKU Public Radio as 'Morning Edition' host/reporter

Oct 8th, 2018

WKU Public Radio has named Colin Jackson as its new local host for "Morning Edition." He will provide local news, weather and programming updates each weekday during NPR’s national morning show. Jackson will also report for the station.

WKU Forensics Team wins tournaments in Alabama

Oct 8th, 2018

WKU's Forensics Team captured the team sweepstakes championship at two tournaments Oct. 6-7 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. WKU students also won 15 individual event titles.

After nearly 40 years, Kell in stretch run of involvement with 10K Classic

Oct 8th, 2018

Dr. Carl Kell won’t be running in the Med Center Health 10K Classic on Saturday, but he will be crossing the finish line. After being involved with the race since 1979, Dr. Kell will be stepping away from his roles with the 10K.

Today@WKU: October 8, 2018

Oct 8th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 8, 2018 -- Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter to spend fall break in Madisonville; Stickwork at WKU project continues; plus news from Parking & Transportation, Athletics, Alumni, Admissions and more.

Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter to spend fall break in Madisonville

Oct 5th, 2018

Members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be spending their fall break in Madisonville.

Today@WKU: October 5, 2018

Oct 5th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 5, 2018 -- WKU graduate to present Lancaster-Puckett Lecture; Big Red Marching Band Feature Twirler to represent U.S. in competition; Kentucky Museum to host Hammer-In; plus news from Parking & Transportation and more.

Topper Tank Awards $525 to Student Business Ideas

Oct 4th, 2018

Dr. Todd Cheever to present Lancaster-Puckett Lecture on Oct. 18

Oct 4th, 2018

Dr. Todd Cheever, a 1987 WKU graduate, will present WKU’s 2018 L.Y. Lancaster-Hugh Puckett Lecture at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Ogden College Hall Auditorium.