WKU News

Message from President Caboni - WKU Announces Big Red Restart Plan: Solicits Feedback From WKU Community

May 28th, 2020

Since mid-April, dozens of individuals from across the university have engaged in planning efforts to restart WKU this fall in a manner that allows us to regain as much normalcy as possible while continuing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

View from the Hill: WKU professor plays a role in a pilot expungement program

May 28th, 2020

A WKU professor is playing a big role in a pilot program that helps former felons get through the expungement process and get on with their lives. WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

Message from Provost Stevens - Amendment to PDF Policy

May 27th, 2020

Amendment to PDF Policy

WKU tuition to remain unchanged for 2020-21

May 27th, 2020

Tuition at WKU will remain unchanged for the 2020-21 academic year.

PTS Summer Parking

May 27th, 2020

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WKU Regents to meet in special session Wednesday

May 26th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents will meet in special session on Wednesday, May 27, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom and can be viewed here.

WKU announces spring 2020 Scholars of the College

May 26th, 2020

WKU is recognizing 43 spring 2020 graduates as Scholars of the College.

Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Graduates and Awardees in Folk Studies and Anthropology!

May 26th, 2020

On Saturday May 23rd, the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology held a virtual Graduation Reception, Awards, and Hooding Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2019-2020 graduates and award winners.

View from the Hill: WKU's ASCE Student Chapter earns prestigious award

May 21st, 2020

WKU’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is getting worldwide recognition. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the Robert Ridgway Student Chapter Award in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU to Offer Free Career, Personal Development Non-Credit Courses

May 20th, 2020

WKU Career & Professional Development (CPD) will offer a numerous innovative, convenient, and interactive classes designed to provide real-world information that help participants stand out in the workforce or develop personally.

Student gives back through volunteering with Meals on Wheels

May 20th, 2020

For MJ Mayo, a senior from Henderson majoring in English and political science, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a desire to give back. Mayo decided to volunteer her time delivering meals for her local Meals on Wheels program.

WKU Department of Communication's speech contest goes virtual

May 19th, 2020

Riley O’Loane, a Graphic Arts major from Louisville, won first place and the $200 prize in the 11th Biannual John Lyne Speech Contest.

International graduate student finds a second home at WKU

May 18th, 2020

WKU confers degrees to spring graduates in virtual ceremony

May 15th, 2020

While planning for a traditional commencement celebration this fall, WKU conferred degrees and certificates to more than 2,600 spring graduates in a virtual ceremony Friday afternoon.

WKU Regents approve Barnes and Noble for bookstore operations

May 15th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents today (May 15) approved a 10-year contract with Barnes and Noble College for bookstore operations.

2020 Summer Hours

May 15th, 2020

Summer Hours Begin May 18th!

Connie Foster Student Scholarship recipients named for fall 2020

May 14th, 2020

Western Kentucky University students Meredith Cherry and Grace Alexieff are this year’s recipients of the Connie Foster Student Scholarship Endowment at WKU Libraries.

Message from EVP Howarth - Human Resources Update

May 14th, 2020

Thank you for your terrific work and adaptability during the past several months.

Kentucky Archaeological Survey Shares Archaeology Remotely

May 14th, 2020

Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson, Education Director for the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, is reaching out to Kentuckians to bring archaeology to them directly – and remotely. She is participating in two projects to share archaeological stories with the public.

View from the Hill: BSN recognition ceremony held virtually

May 14th, 2020

Finals week is wrapping up at WKU two months after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted all learning to take place online...