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Today@WKU: February 12, 2019

Feb 12th, 2019

Today@WKU for February 12 -- WKU Forensics Team wins state championship; 22 students candidates for Coming Home King; Winter Super Saturdays photos; WKU Housing Fair Feb. 26; #HeartsontheHill from WKU Alumni; plus news from WKU Sports, Admissions & more.

Improving University Student & Community Engagement: Lessons Learned from Bingocize®

Feb 11th, 2019

22 students candidates for WKU's 2019 Coming Home King

Feb 11th, 2019

Twenty-two WKU students are vying for the 2019 Coming Home King. The king will be crowned Saturday (Feb. 16) during halftime of Hilltopper Basketball’s game versus UAB.

College Heights Herald to host WKU Housing Fair on Feb. 26

Feb 11th, 2019

The College Heights Herald will host the first WKU Housing Fair on Feb. 26 at the Downing Student Union.

WKU Forensics Team wins state championship for 27th straight year

Feb 11th, 2019

The WKU Forensics Team won the 2019 Kentucky Forensic Association State Tournament on Saturday (Feb. 9) in Louisville. This is WKU’s 27th consecutive year as state champion.

Today@WKU: February 11, 2019

Feb 11th, 2019

Today@WKU for February 11 -- February designated as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky; View from the Hill on students attending Sundance Film Festival; plus news from T/TAS, WKU Sports, WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.

WKU T/TAS Reacts to the Death of The Father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler

Feb 8th, 2019

Edward F. Zigler, widely regarded as the "Father of Head Start," died in his sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2019 at his home in North Haven, CT. Dr. Zigler was 88 years old. WKU T/TAS Executive Director J. Christopher Watkins reflects on his legacy.

View from the Hill: WKU students attend Sundance Film Festival

Feb 8th, 2019

The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, is the ultimate gathering of original storytellers. For five of the last six years, WKU students have gotten to attend. WKU's Amy Bingham has more in the View from the Hill.

The Center for Gifted Studies Represented at Proclamation Signing Ceremony for Gifted Education Month in Kentucky

Feb 8th, 2019

Dr. Julia Link Roberts, Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at WKU and the Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies and The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky, presided over the Proclamation Signing Ceremony.

Today@WKU: February 8, 2019

Feb 8th, 2019

Today@WKU for February 8 -- English Department honors essay contest winners; new exhibits at Kentucky Museum; Regents committees meet this morning; Lone Star Rodeo this weekend; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Admissions, WKU Alumni and more.

Introducing 'Behind the Research '

Feb 7th, 2019

A NEW student run speaker series in Potter College.

English Department honors winners in Second Annual Essay Contest

Feb 7th, 2019

The WKU English Department honored nine winners in its Second Annual Essay Contest at a reception on Wednesday (Feb. 6).

New Exhibits and Workshops coming to Kentucky Museum

Feb 7th, 2019

Save the Date! The Kentucky Museum, located on the campus of Western Kentucky University, has several exhibitions opening in Spring 2019. We also have Weaving Workshops and WKU student Funshops open for registration.

Today@WKU: February 7, 2019

Feb 7th, 2019

Today@WKU for February 7 -- 22 students to present research at 2019 Posters-at-the-Capitol; Big Red Marching Band twirler finalist in Twirl Mania Social Media Challenge; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Admissions, WKU Alumni and more.

22 WKU students to present research in 2019 Posters-at-the-Capitol

Feb 6th, 2019

Twenty-two WKU students, including five from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, will present their research at the 2019 Posters-at-the-Capitol event Feb. 21 in Frankfort.

WKU Basketball Event Parking

Feb 6th, 2019

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Today@WKU: February 6, 2019

Feb 6th, 2019

Today@WKU for February 6 -- Parking Structure 3 receives Parksmart certification; WKU graduate honored for volunteer efforts; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.

WKU's Parking Structure 3 receives Parksmart certification

Feb 5th, 2019

Parking Structure 3 at WKU has become the first parking structure in Kentucky and the 26th in the world to receive Parksmart certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).

Traffic Congestion on Ave of Champions

Feb 5th, 2019

Wednesday, Feb 6th

Today@WKU: February 5, 2019

Feb 5th, 2019

Today@WKU for February 5 -- WKU Forensics Team competes in weekend tournaments; WKU Week in Photos; campus message from President Caboni; blood drive Wednesday; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Alumni, WKU Admissions and more.