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WKU freshman named top speaker at debate competition

Jun 8th, 2020

WKU Forensics Team member Andre Swai, a freshman from Springfield, Missouri, won top speaker at the NFA Lincoln-Douglas Debate Grand Prix in a virtual setting.

Psychological Sciences faculty member elected as Research Division Chair for American Association of Suicidology

Jun 8th, 2020

Dr. Amy Brausch, professor in WKU’s Department of Psychological Sciences, has been elected as Research Division Chair and Board Member for the American Association of Suicidology.

Kentucky Museum announces New Membership Levels

Jun 8th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has lowered its membership levels, with membership starting at $5 per year, to make member benefits accessible to all in our community.

5 WKU students recognized in 2020-21 Fulbright competition

Jun 5th, 2020

Two WKU students have been named Finalists for Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2020-21 academic year by the US Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. An additional three have been designated alternates.

WKU Department of English Celebrates Graduates with Virtual Yearbook

Jun 4th, 2020

To honor the accomplishments of our graduating seniors, the WKU Department of English created a virtual yearbook of memories in a digital compilation of photos and words.

T/TAS Announces Virtual Pre-Service Training for Early Childhood Education Programs

Jun 4th, 2020

Training and Technical Assistance Services at WKU (T/TAS) announces our experienced and knowledgeable Head Start/Early Head Start specialists are ready to assist in all pre-service training sessions to be conducted via virtual platforms.

View from the Hill: Big Red Restart Plan

Jun 4th, 2020

Western Kentucky University is pushing ahead with plans to bring students back to campus in the fall. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes a closer look at Big Red Restart, the comprehensive reopening plan for Fall 2020, in this week’s View from the Hill.

Message from President Caboni - Big Red Restart Update

Jun 3rd, 2020

Big Red Restart Update

Jun 3rd, 2020

Thank you to all those who took the time to provide feedback on the Big Red Restart draft that we shared last week. We were pleased to receive more than 700 feedback forms.

WKU School of Media finishes second overall in Hearst competition

Jun 3rd, 2020

WKU’s School of Media has finished second in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s 2019-2020 Overall Intercollegiate Competition.

David Bell, WKU Department of English, Releases Novel "The Request"

Jun 2nd, 2020

While releasing a new book is old hat for Bowling Green’s David Bell, the launch of his latest novel comes with a plot twist as it has not been spared from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

WKU English Professor Releases Novel, "The Request"

Jun 2nd, 2020

While releasing a new book is old hat for Bowling Green’s David Bell, the launch of his latest novel comes with a plot twist as it has not been spared from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bell book release has a COVID twist

Jun 2nd, 2020

While releasing a new book is old hat for Bowling Green’s David Bell, the launch of his latest novel comes with a plot twist as it has not been spared from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

We Are One WKU

Jun 2nd, 2020

The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as other examples of racial injustice, are heartbreaking and disturbing.

We Are One WKU

Jun 2nd, 2020

WKU at Fort Knox Employee Awarded Book Scholarship

Jun 2nd, 2020

Erica Benham, a WKU at Fort Knox employee and WKU student, was recently selected for the WKU Staff Senate Book Scholarship.

Discount Available for Children and Grandchildren of WKU Faculty, Staff, and Students for Summer Programming

Jun 1st, 2020

A WKU discount is available for children and grandchildren of WKU faculty, staff, and students for summer programming for children and young people. Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS) will be offered online June 8-10