WKU News

Oct 20th, 2025

Molly Roth, a biology major and pre-dental student, found creativity and confidence abroad in France and Belgium through WKU Global’s study abroad—embracing growth beyond her major.

Oct 19th, 2025

The Talisman won its 23rd national Pacemaker Award, and the 51st for WKU Student Publications, and the College Heights Herald and the Talisman were named the best collegiate publications at the convention.

Oct 16th, 2025

The Gender & Women’s Studies Program will host their annual Genderations Luncheon on Friday, October 24, in HCIC 1011.

Oct 16th, 2025

Thirty-nine students are vying for the title of Homecoming Queen as part of WKU’s Homecoming celebration themed “Once Upon a Hill.”

Oct 15th, 2025

WKU Forensics placed first in team sweepstakes at the Crimson Classic hosted by the University of Alabama on October 11 and 12. 

Oct 14th, 2025

Western Kentucky University received the first place ACUHO-I Marketing Award in the video category during the annual ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference, hosted on October 13-16, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. 

Oct 14th, 2025

WKU Department of Physics & Astronomy will host “Nightmare on Physics Avenue” on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30 p.m. central time to 7:30 p.m. in Kelly Thompson Hall on WKU’s campus next to Hardin Planetarium.

Oct 13th, 2025

WKU Forensics won the varsity championship at a tournament hosted by the University of North Texas on October 4 and 5.

Oct 13th, 2025

WKU sophomore Esi Hernandez excels in electrical engineering, research, and leadership while supporting family and peers, aiming to make an impact through STEM and graduate study.

Oct 10th, 2025

The WKU English Department will celebrate the 10 finalists of the 29th annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing on October 15 at 6:00 pm at the Western Kentucky University Alumni Center.

Oct 9th, 2025

Five Gatton Academy students traveled to Alberta, Canada to compete in the National Conservation Foundation’s International Envirothon Competition in July. They finished 11th out of 51 teams from the U.S., Canada, and China.

Oct 3rd, 2025

WKU Housing and Residence Life hosted the Kentucky Association of Housing Officers (KAHO) Conference on October 3rd, 2025. Four awards were presented to WKU Housing professional and student staff.  

Oct 1st, 2025

Sep 30th, 2025

The 2025 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report is now available on the WKU Police website.

Sep 30th, 2025

Information on the upcoming dependent eligibility audit.

Sep 29th, 2025

More than 350 fourth-graders from Warren County participated in the 30th annual Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF) Safety Days® program held on Sept. 25th at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

Sep 29th, 2025

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more commonplace in school settings, the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences has developed a new graduate certificate for educators of all grade levels.

Sep 29th, 2025

Sep 29th, 2025

Alejandro Ramirez, WKU double major, pursues neuroscience research on drug use while aiming for a PhD, global collaborations, and future teaching.

Sep 29th, 2025

The Kentucky Museum will host the 10th annual Hammer-In, an outdoor festival celebrating Kentucky's metalworking traditions, on Saturday, October 11 from 10 am to 3 pm.