WKU News

WKU to recognize more than 2,650 graduates at 185th Commencement

Apr 29th, 2019

WKU will confer degrees and certificates to more than 2,650 graduates, recognize top undergraduate and graduate students and present an honorary doctorate to bluegrass musician Sam Bush at its 185th Commencement on May 10.

Firefighters & WKU Researchers Use Old House for Training

Apr 27th, 2019

You may have seen a lot of smoke in Owensboro Saturday.That’s because firefighters were using an abandoned house for field training.

English Scholarship and Award Ceremony held on April 25th

Apr 26th, 2019

View from the Hill: Concrete Canoe Team

Apr 26th, 2019

For nearly three decades WKU’s concrete canoe team has been competing, often making it all the way to nationals. This year is no exception as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

WHO Issues Physical Activity Guidelines For Children Under Five Years Old

Apr 25th, 2019

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children under 5 years of age should be physically active several times a day, not be physically restrained (e.g. strollers, high chairs) for long periods of time, and appropriate length naps.

WKU Honors Glasgow B&PW Club at Dedication Event

Apr 25th, 2019

WKU faculty and staff recognized the Glasgow Business & Professional Women’s Club for the lasting impact the B&PW has made on WKU higher education within the region.

WKU PBS selects winner of 30th anniversary logo design contest

Apr 25th, 2019

As part of its 30th anniversary, WKU PBS invited WKU students to create and submit commemorative logo designs. The first-place logo design winner is Reagan Fischer, a junior from Louisville.

Record Number of Gatton Academy Students Awarded NSLI-Y Scholarships

Apr 24th, 2019

Twelve students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU have received nationally-competitive National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships for immersive, critical language study this summer.

WKU civil engineering students have successful year

Apr 24th, 2019

WKU civil engineering students have had their most impressive year to date. The ASCE student chapter is a finalist for the Ridgeway Award. The Concrete Canoe team advanced to national competition.

WKU Forensics Team 2nd in both debate & speech at NFA national tourney

Apr 24th, 2019

The WKU Forensics Team placed second in debate team sweepstakes and second in individual event team sweepstakes at the National Forensic Association national tournament.

12th Annual WKU NonProfit Awards Luncheon

Apr 23rd, 2019

Hosted by Western Kentucky University’s Nonprofit Student Association, two local nonprofit organizations and one local business were recognized for their hard work and influence within the Bowling Green community.

Confucius Institute

Apr 22nd, 2019

WKU ends agreement with Confucius Institute

Apr 22nd, 2019

WKU has notified its partners that the University has ended its agreement with the Confucius Institute Headquarters to operate the CI at WKU.

IYO: Cuba Spring film festival..Week 2

Apr 22nd, 2019

Drone flying workshops featured at SKy Science Festival

Apr 22nd, 2019

At the SKy Science Festival 2019 Expo Day on Saturday (April 27), the Louisville Drone Academy is offering the opportunity to learn to fly first-person-view piloted drones.

Folk Studies Graduate Students Present Research from DC Study Away Course

Apr 22nd, 2019

Students from Brent Bjorkman’s study away course, Public Folklore Practice and Policy in Washington, DC, presented research to Folk Studies students and faculty on Friday. On their trip last month, students networked and explored career opportunities.

The New Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Apr 19th, 2019

WKU Senior Provides a Stitch of Hope to the Local Community

Apr 19th, 2019

Caring for others is deep rooted for WKU senior, Haley Wheeler. She recently made a generous donation of handmade activity mats for therapeutic use at local Bowling Green nursing homes through WKU’s Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA).

Hardin Planetarium offers rocket building challenge at SKy Science Festival

Apr 19th, 2019

On Saturday (April 27) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SKy Science Festival in Circus Square Park, WKU’s Hardin Planetarium offers an opportunity for attendees to build and launch rockets.

30 students selected as WKU Spirit Masters for 2019-20

Apr 19th, 2019

Thirty WKU students have been selected as Spirit Masters, the official student ambassadors of WKU, for the 2019-20 year.