WKU News

Dec 1st, 2022

Dec 1st, 2022

The African American neighborhood known as Jonesville that was dismantled in the 1960s to make way for the expansion of WKU’s campus lives on in an exhibit at the Kentucky Museum. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more in the View from the Hill.

Nov 30th, 2022

“I chose WKU because I knew it would give me the best undergraduate experience and set me up for success better than any university in the state.”

Nov 30th, 2022

In honor of National Adoption month, I’d like to express how grateful I am for the professionals and supporting staff that care for the children in foster care across my great state.

Nov 30th, 2022

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize nearly 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on Dec. 9.

Nov 29th, 2022

The Kentucky Folklife Program is accepting nominations for the 2023 Homer Ledford Award, through February 1. This award honors outstanding Kentucky luthiers in memory of master luthier, musician, and educator Homer Ledford.

Nov 29th, 2022

Did you know that museums – as part of the arts sector – are vital to our economic, social, and personal well-being? This #GivingTuesday, here’s three reasons that you should become a supporter of the Kentucky Museum.

Nov 28th, 2022

Nov 28th, 2022

Maria Wells of Lewisburg is the December 2022 recipient of the Ogden Foundation Scholar Award, WKU’s top undergraduate academic honor.

Nov 28th, 2022

Dr. Tricia Jordan and Dr. Allie McCreary recently published an infographic sharing the results of a small study they did with the Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN).

Nov 28th, 2022

The Kentucky Museum will host Christmas in Kentucky on Saturday, December 3 from 11am to 2pm, sponsored by Atmos Energy and ServiceOne Credit Union.

Nov 23rd, 2022

Brice Harney (MHC ‘15) details his magical rise to fame as his skills allowed him to accomplish his wildest dreams!

Nov 22nd, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, the Gender & Women’s Studies program hosted a screening of Promising Young Woman (2020) proceeded by a panel discussion on sexual assault awareness, prevention, and advocacy.

Nov 22nd, 2022

Minding My Math Business (MMMB) received a Small but Mighty grant from the WKU Sisterhood. MMMB is facilitated by WKU Mathematics faculty Robin Ayers, Dr. Kanita DuCloux, and Michelle Jones, as well as Dr. LaCretia Dye and Aurelia Spaulding

Nov 22nd, 2022

Nov 21st, 2022

Donors and volunteers were celebrated during WKU Philanthropy Week held Nov. 14-18, 2022.

Nov 21st, 2022

Western Kentucky University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

Nov 18th, 2022

Nov 17th, 2022

The WKU Dance Company is kicking off the holiday season with a show that’s sure to get you in the Christmas mood. WKU’s Amy Bingham has a preview of “WinterDance: Toyland!” in this week’s View from the Hill.

Nov 17th, 2022

Kaylee ben Yosef, a senior of the WKU English Department, obtained a paid internship position at Franklin Precision Industry (FPI) as a translator for Japanese employees.