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Sep 2nd, 2024
WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 20-22 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2024 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Toledo.
View ArticleAug 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, will celebrate the tradition of Homecoming with a 1920s-inspired “Roaring Red” theme throughout the week concluding on Nov. 16, 2024.
View ArticleAug 28th, 2024
The Department of Modern Languages’ Chinese Flagship Program has renewed their four-year $1.5 million grant with The Language Flagship.
View ArticleAug 28th, 2024
Western Kentucky University creates a significant economic impact for the community, region and state and generates a positive return on investment for students, taxpayers and society, according to an analysis by Lightcast.
View ArticleAug 26th, 2024
Priscilla Riggs, a first-gen WKU student, is pursuing study abroad scholarships to South Korea, aiming to teach English there. Her journey highlights her ambition, love for writing, and passion for global experiences.
View ArticleAug 22nd, 2024
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and Western Kentucky University (WKU) are proud to announce the launch of "Project Elevate," a pioneering initiative designed to transform principal preparation.
View ArticleAug 22nd, 2024
The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against MTSU returns Monday, Sept. 9, through Wednesday, Sept. 11, leading up to WKU Football's game at Middle Tennessee.
View ArticleAug 20th, 2024
Don't miss out on the Kentucky Center for Leadership’s upcoming Leadership Summit on September 26-27 at the WKU Innovation Campus. This event is designed for those who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level.
View ArticleAug 20th, 2024
The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 14th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 14.
View ArticleAug 19th, 2024
For the first time ever, Kentucky to the World is bringing their Republic Bank Foundation Speaker Series to the WKU Innovation Campus featuring This Is The Way: Stagecraft, Stunts and Fighting On Screen with Tom O'Connell.
View ArticleAug 19th, 2024
Maria Julian (WKU '24) earned a $25,000 Boren Scholarship for her capstone in Southeast Asia. Despite no prior Chinese language experience, she thrived in WKU's Chinese Flagship Program, crediting faculty support and immersive experiences for her success.
View ArticleAug 19th, 2024
WKU Public Media is proud to announce that four entries submitted by staff and students have been chosen as finalists in three different categories for the 56th Public Media Awards, given by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).
View ArticleAug 19th, 2024
Bringing together makers from across the Southern states, the Kentucky Museum welcomes the public to Meet the Makers Day, where regional basketmakers will demonstrate and offer opportunities to learn about this time-honored tradition.
View ArticleAug 16th, 2024
WKU graduate Todd Turner of Louisville, managing editor of DirtonDirt.com, was one of eight inductees in the National Dirt Late Model of Fame’s Class of 2024.
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