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![Rooted in Education, Flourishing in Entrepreneurship: Jeanna Smith's Story](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11993.jpg)
May 13th, 2024
Jenna Smith, WKU alumna, transitioned from healthcare to sustainable agriculture, founding a thriving small business. Her journey highlights the transformative power of education, mentorship, and community support.
View Article![18 WKU students awarded Gilman Scholarship for study abroad](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11985.jpg)
May 9th, 2024
18 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2024 application cycle, more than any other college or university in Kentucky.
View Article![WKU Weather Alert for May 8, 2024](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11988.jpg)
May 8th, 2024
All WKU campuses will close at noon CDT today (May 8) due to potentially severe weather.
View Article![Three WKU Students awarded Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11989.jpg)
May 7th, 2024
Three WKU students were awarded Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarships for study abroad in the Spring 2024 application cycle, tied for the most of any institution in the country and the only institution in Kentucky with FEA recipients.
View Article![WKU Student Selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institutes](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11983.jpg)
May 7th, 2024
Parker Stallings, a first-year student in Professional Legal Studies and English, has been selected for the highly competitive Fulbright US-UK Summer Institutes. Parker will study in a fully-funded three-week program at the University of Bristol.
View ArticleMay 3rd, 2024
MHC has recognized outstanding seniors with prestigious awards, celebrating their academic excellence, global contributions, and community engagement. These awards highlight the exceptional achievements of these students, marking a significant milestone.
View Article![WKU academic colleges recognize 2024 graduates](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11981.jpg)
May 3rd, 2024
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View Article![WKU Grad Elijah Hopkins: Journalism, Philanthropy, and the Pursuit of Social Change](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11967.jpg)
May 3rd, 2024
Elijah Hopkins graduates with double majors in journalism & political science from WKU despite the challenges of the COVID era. Diverse experiences, from investigative journalism to fraternity philanthropy, shape his path toward law school & public policy
View Article![WKU recognizes Class of 2024 during Commencement](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11980.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024
From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.
View Article![WKU Regents approve Emeritus status for former dean](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11979.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business.
View Article![LifeWorks at WKU receives funding to enhance, expand services](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11977.jpg)
May 2nd, 2024
LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults.
View Article![From the Dominican Republic to the Hill: Emily Then-Torres’ Journey](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11975.jpg)
May 1st, 2024
Exceptional students have graduated from the Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) over the years and soon, senior Emily Then-Torres, a Spanish and International Business double major, will be among them.
View Article![Class of '24 helps Student Pubs lead nation with 10 Pacemaker Awards](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11974.jpg)
May 1st, 2024
The 10 Pacemakers from Associated Collegiate Press is more than any other student media program has won in the past four years.
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