WKU News

Oct 7th, 2026

With more than 4,500 student nominations submitted since 2019, this year’s honorees span history, psychology, ASL studies, engineering and finance — recognized for the ways they challenge, encourage and support students.

Oct 2nd, 2026

The 18th class of The Louis B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame has been named.

Oct 1st, 2026

A team of Western Kentucky University faculty and staff recently won an award from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for their strong education preparation programs.

Oct 1st, 2026

The Kentucky Folklife Program in partnership with The Kentucky Museum and the Department of Society, Culture, Crime, and Justice Studies is proud to announce the return of our Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda for the 2026 Fall Season!

Oct 1st, 2026

Sep 30th, 2026

WKU Forensics’ college policy debate program started the NDT/CEDA season reaching new heights, with elimination round appearances at both of the major tournament season openers.

Sep 29th, 2026

The official weather and climate monitoring network for the Commonwealth – Kentucky Mesonet – continues to grow. 

Sep 29th, 2026

October 3rd - 6th

Sep 29th, 2026

The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against Middle Tennessee returns Monday, Nov. 2, through Wednesday, Nov. 4, leading up to WKU Football's game at Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Sep 28th, 2026

Campbell Lahman’s FUSE research on authoritarian nostalgia in South Korea is helping her discover her curiosity, confidence, and the possibilities of undergraduate research.

Sep 28th, 2026

Sep 28th, 2026

Drs. Trudy Little and Ellen Casale recently received a $1,249,373 grant that will support students looking to become early childhood special educators and developmental interventionists over the next 5 years.

Sep 26th, 2026

As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Carley Givens and WKU sophomore Clayton Givens was recognized as WKU’s 2026 Family of the Year.

Sep 24th, 2026

Saturday, September 26th

Sep 22nd, 2026

Sep 22nd, 2026

With summer drawn to a close and fall officially beginning, The Gatton Academy would like to highlight some of the varied activities that Gatton students pursued over the summer.

Sep 22nd, 2026

Western Kentucky University has been ranked among the best in the country in 13 areas in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. 

Sep 21st, 2026

Sep 21st, 2026

President Timothy C. Caboni announced that internationally recognized innovation expert Jeremy Utley will serve as the speaker for the university's fourth annual Presidential Speaker Series event.

Sep 18th, 2026