WKU News

View from the Hill: Next phase at McChesney Field Campus

Nov 14th, 2019

It’s been 10 years since nearly 140 acres of land was dedicated to WKU by the family of Hardin Field McChesney Sr. The addition of a pavilion is going to take the learning opportunity to a new level as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.

Exchange student encourages fellow students to study abroad

Nov 13th, 2019

“I wanted to come to America because I wanted to see if it was like the movies!” said Julien Piron, an exchange student from Lyon, France, studying this semester at WKU. “It is an exciting opportunity for me.” Piron is a business student at Emlyon Bus

Fulbright Scholar from Turkey Will Speak Friday Morning

Nov 13th, 2019

Dr. Cigdem Sahin, a Fulbright Scholar from Turkey, will speak about Teacher Education in Turkey at 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, in Gary Ransdell Hall, room 2010.

WKU English Department Hosts Alumni Homecoming Gathering

Nov 12th, 2019

WKU vs. MTSU blood drive adds competition ahead of Nov. 30 game

Nov 12th, 2019

WKU and Middle Tennessee State University will compete on the football field Nov. 30, but off the field from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18-20, the two universities will go head to head in their annual blood drive competition.

WKU, Gatton Academy students honored at 2019 Kentucky Academy of Science meeting

Nov 12th, 2019

WKU and Gatton Academy students were honored for their research presentations at the Kentucky Academy of Science meeting Nov. 1-2.

2 selected for induction into Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame

Nov 12th, 2019

Wanda Carol Clouse of Barbourville and Lynn Riedling of Louisville have been selected as members of the 12th class of the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame.

WKU Forensics Team wins tournaments at McKendree University

Nov 11th, 2019

The weekend of Nov. 9-10 WKU’s Forensics Team traveled to Lebanon, Illinois, to compete in two tournaments. The WKU team won all three team sweepstakes championships, across debate and the two individual events tournaments.

Kentucky Mesonet at WKU identifies site for new station in Nicholas County

Nov 11th, 2019

The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU has selected a site for a new station in Nicholas County.

Graduate Student Camille Acosta Prepares Dia de los Muertos Altar

Nov 11th, 2019

Folk Studies graduate student Camille Acosta prepared a Dia de los Muertos altar in her Speech and Debate office to celebrate her Mexican heritage.

2019-20 Winter Weather Communications Plan

Nov 11th, 2019

Here’s a reminder about WKU’s winter weather communications plan that provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.

Hilltoppers Volunteer at Living Archaeology Weekend

Nov 8th, 2019

On September 20-21, 2019, anthropology students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the WKU Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology volunteered at the 31st annual Living Archaeology Weekend, Kentucky’s oldest and largest public archaeology event.

Professor Trish Jaggers publishes new poetry collection

Nov 8th, 2019

WKU Advising and Career Development Center opens Career Studio

Nov 8th, 2019

Whether it’s making important choices on your college major, looking for your next internship, or preparing for your first job after graduation, you can get the career coaching you need at the Career Studio Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm in DSU room

Shaping Student Success

Nov 7th, 2019

View from the Hill: WKU alum starring in 'White Christmas the Musical'

Nov 7th, 2019

He’s been called Broadway’s favorite tap dancing man, and this week WKU alum Jeremy Benton is back in Bowling Green to star in Saturday night’s production of White Christmas. WKU’s Amy Bingham caught up with Benton on campus in the View from the Hill.

Talisman, Herald, Cherry Creative receive awards at national convention

Nov 7th, 2019

Students working on the Talisman, College Heights Herald and Cherry Creative were recognized with a combined 15 awards during the National College Media Convention held in Washington, DC, Oct. 31-Nov. 3.

WKU faculty member finalist for ACTE Teacher Educator of the Year national award

Nov 7th, 2019

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Dr. Doris Sikora, associate professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Education in WKU’s Department of Applied Human Sciences, as the 2019 ACTE Region II Teacher Educator of the Year.

Best Buddies' pairs bring friendship and fashion

Nov 6th, 2019

Best Buddies hosted one of their largest fundraisers of the year on November 6, Fashion for Friendship, but the heart of organization takes place behind the scenes every week in pairs.

WKU Student Selected for Prestigious Actuarial Internship

Nov 6th, 2019