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WKU awarded $1.1 million federal grant for special education
Jan 15th, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education has awarded WKU a $1.1 million grant to address the ongoing national, state, and regional shortage of personnel certified to serve K-12 students with high-intensity needs.
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25th annual PRISM Concert Jan. 24 at Van Meter Hall
Jan 15th, 2020
The WKU Department of Music will present its 25th annual PRISM Concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at Van Meter Hall.
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Lost River Sessions LIVE! Jan. 24 at Capitol Arts Center
Jan 13th, 2020
The next Lost River Sessions LIVE! concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Capitol Arts Center. Featured artists include accomplished singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough and Bowling Green’s own Jamie Resch.
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Free Admission increases Museum attendance by 45% in 1 year
Jan 13th, 2020
During 2019, the Museum experienced a 45% increase in overall visitation thanks to a grant from the Carpenter Foundation.
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View from the Hill: Remembering Dr. Barbara Burch
Jan 9th, 2020
A funeral Mass was held Jan. 9 for Dr. Barbara Burch, a former WKU Provost whose leadership and mentorship impacted the campus community for more than two decades. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on her legacy in this week’s View from the Hill.
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12 WKU Students Recognized by Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
Jan 9th, 2020
12 WKU students were recognized by the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in 2019.
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2020 WKU Student Publications summer fellows named
Jan 7th, 2020
WKU Student Publications announced nine Student Publications fellows for 2020. These students will spend at least 10 weeks working in professional organizations this summer in internships tailored to help them grow their skills.
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Former WKU Provost Barbara Burch dies; arrangements announced
Jan 6th, 2020
WKU Provost Emeritus Dr. Barbara G. Burch died early Sunday morning at the age of 81.
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Side by Side Program
Jan 6th, 2020
Side by Side is a free arts program for children with disabilities.
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View from the Hill: Career Studio provides student support
Jan 2nd, 2020
WKU’s Advising and Career Development Center launched a new initiative about six months ago designed to support students looking for a job. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the Career Studio in this week’s View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Lego Big Red
Dec 26th, 2019
What weighs 350 pounds and took more than 500 hours to build? The answer is a lifesize replica of Big Red made entirely of Legos. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to the people behind this labor of love in this View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: History of Harlaxton Manor
Dec 19th, 2019
Since 2007, WKU has been sending students to Harlaxton College in England each semester. In this View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to a WKU alum who has done a deep dive into the history of Harlaxton Manor and the eccentric man who had it built.
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South Carolina Approves Medicaid Work Requirements
Dec 17th, 2019
South Carolina is set to become the first state to apply a Medicaid work requirement to the parents of minor children with incomes under 100% of the federal poverty level. Other states are also considering similar legislation.
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