WKU News

Oct 2nd, 2018

The WKU Center for Citizenship & Social Justice will host the second lecture of its Fall 2018 "Social Justice Salons" series from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at Downing Student Union, room 2123.

Oct 2nd, 2018

To encourage students at WKU to apply their knowledge in communities, the Center for Citizenship & Social Justice at WKU is accepting applications for Scholars in Service, a scholarship program awarding $15,000 a year to publicly engaged students.

Oct 2nd, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 2, 2018 -- Micatrotto family makes $1 million gift to WKU; Herald, Talisman finalists for 3 national Pacemaker Awards; Week in Photos; sign up now for WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive; plus news from Alumni, Admissions and more.

Oct 1st, 2018

The College Heights Herald and the Talisman are finalists for three national Pacemaker Awards in 2018 – the highest honor a student-run publication can receive.

Oct 1st, 2018

In Spring 2018, University College awarded Dr. Cheryl Hopson the Faculty Award for Research/Creativity for outstanding contributions in her field.

Oct 1st, 2018

The College Heights Herald and the Talisman are finalists for three national Pacemaker Awards in 2018. In addition, 16 students on the staffs of the Herald and Talisman are finalists for ACP national individual awards in nine categories.

Oct 1st, 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.

Oct 1st, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for October 1, 2018 -- Jimbo DeVries Golf Scramble celebrates 20th anniversary; 2018 Family of the Year recognized; 'Fake News' topic of folklore journal; plus news from WKU Police, Libraries, Athletics, Admissions, Alumni & more

Oct 1st, 2018

The family of WKU senior Stefani McCoy, a first-generation student from Elizabethtown, was recognized Saturday as WKU’s 2018 Family of the Year.

Oct 1st, 2018

The Editors of the Journal of American Folklore (JAF), currently based in the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at Western Kentucky University (WKU), are pleased to announce a forthcoming issue on the topic of "fake news."

Sep 28th, 2018

The 2018 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report is available on the WKU Police website. In addition to crime and fire statistics for 2017, this report also details policies about the police department and how to report fires and crimes to the police.

Sep 28th, 2018

A WKU graduate who now works as an executive producer at HGTV returns to the Hill to share career advice with students. WKU’s Amy Bingham sits down with Santos Lopez in the View from the Hill.

Sep 28th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for September 28, 2018 -- Parent & Family Weekend preview; Long-Term Care Administration Program among top in nation; plus news from WKU Volleyball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Alumni, Admissions and more.

Sep 27th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for September 27, 2018 -- School of Journalism & Broadcasting to present Award for Courageous International Reporting tonight; Progressive Agriculture Safety Days program today; plus news from Potter College, WKU Sports, Alumni & more

Sep 26th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for September 26, 2018 -- 2 WKU alumni establish scholarship fund; Engineering students participated in summer internships; Women's Golf team wins in Boston; plus news from Journalism & Broadcasting, WKU Sports, Admissions and more.

Sep 25th, 2018

Sep 25th, 2018

Sep 25th, 2018

A look at four engineering students and their internship experience.

Sep 25th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU for September 25, 2018 -- WKU Forensics opens season; VeoRide bike share coming to campus; Alexis Swift Top Dog Scholarship recipients announced; Week in Photos; plus news from Education, Journalism, WKU Athletics and more.

Sep 25th, 2018

VeoRide has officially inked a deal to be the exclusive provider of a micro-mobility fleet of bikes to WKU. Micro-mobility includes all modes of short-distance transportation, including standard pedal bikes, e-assisted bikes and e-scooters.