WKU News

Apr 27th, 2023

With about 200 graduates earning initial or advanced certification this year, Western Kentucky University’s School of Teacher Education continues its work to address the state and national teacher shortage.

Apr 26th, 2023

Bingocize® recently received an additional $259,900 to further expand an existing project with the Kentucky Department of Public Health (KDPH).

Apr 26th, 2023

A special issue of the College Heights Herald looks at how Bowling Green's refugee and immigrant communities have transformed the city.

Apr 26th, 2023

Divine Lokuku, a senior from Louisville, who graduates next week with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a certificate in Personal Financial Planning, is no stranger to working hard and overcoming obstacles.

Apr 25th, 2023

The new executive council for Western Kentucky University’s Student Government Association was sworn in today.

Apr 24th, 2023

Parker Raybourne, a 2022 graduate in Political Science, Public Relations, and Advertising, is WKU’s fifth Fulbright US Student Program grantee of the 2023-24 award year. Parker has been awarded an English Teaching Assistantship for Indonesia.

Apr 24th, 2023

WKU’s Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on April 23 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Apr 24th, 2023

Terry Wright ('78), Gemonne Brown ('15, 17), and Chase Carpenter ('15) received awards.

Apr 24th, 2023

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 2,800 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2023 Commencement on May 4 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 24th, 2023

Bridget Beavin, a History and Political Science major and Mahurin Honors College student from Louisville, was selected as the spring 2023 Ogden Foundation Scholar, WKU’s top undergraduate academic award.

Apr 21st, 2023

MHC Scholar Anna Storms (MHC ’24) talks about all the ways the MHC has helped her be more involved with her major and gain the experience to help her achieve excellence!

Apr 21st, 2023

Apr 21st, 2023

The Kentucky Museum is hiring Student Docents for the Summer and Fall 2023 terms. Docents assist museum visitors and lead guided tours.

Apr 21st, 2023

Western Kentucky University will host a statewide summit this summer to provide school districts with an understanding of the newly created USDOL K-12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship.

Apr 21st, 2023

April 21 is Autism After 21 Day in Kentucky

Apr 20th, 2023

Two Western Kentucky University employees were inducted into the College Personnel Association of Kentucky’s (CPAK) Hall of Fame Gallery of Outstanding Educators and Professionals on Monday, April 17.

Apr 20th, 2023

Big changes are happening at the top of the hill and creating new pathways for students to be successful. The Hilltop Restoration Project is one of many ways WKU is making campus as accessible and barrier free as possible.

Apr 20th, 2023

Kerby Gilstrap, a 2022 graduate in International Affairs and Arabic from Bowling Green, is WKU’s fourth Fulbright US Student Program grantee of the 2023-24 award year. Kerby has been awarded an English Teaching Assistantship for Algeria.

Apr 19th, 2023

Students in Dr. Inma Pertusa’s SPAN 331: Spanish for Professional Communication course participated in a presentation on April 14 by Llanos Blanco, Curly Girl, a Spanish influencer with a presence on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

Apr 19th, 2023

The Western Kentucky University Forensics Team won the National Forensics Association National Tournament sweepstakes championship hosted by Bradley University April 13-17.