WKU News

Sep 2nd, 2025

Students interested in studying abroad are welcome to attend the Global Learning Fair on September 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sep 2nd, 2025

Sep 2nd, 2025

Sep 2nd, 2025

WKU’s Pleh Meh balanced fast-track accounting studies with clubs, an internship, and study abroad in Korea—learning to slow down and embrace new opportunities.

Sep 2nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University will host the Accessibility Awareness Fair on Wednesday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Mall.

Sep 1st, 2025

WKU's flagship student publications are finalists for three national Pacemaker Awards, the premier honor for student-run media, and five staff members are finalists for national individual awards.

Sep 1st, 2025

The Kentucky Museum invites our community to a day-long celebration in honor of the grand opening of Sonic Landscape: The Musical Legacy of Southcentral Kentucky.

Aug 28th, 2025

This year, Dr. Michael Seidler published an edited collection of works by Samuel Pufendorf, a 17th century natural law philosopher.

Aug 27th, 2025

Aug 27th, 2025

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 19-21 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2025 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Nevada.

Aug 26th, 2025

Information and updates on how the Banner 9 project led by ITS will impact Human Resources processes.

Aug 26th, 2025

Western Kentucky University is proud to announce the launch of the RADAR Project (Raising Awareness of Disability and Neurodiversity at WKU), a collaborative initiative designed to enhance accessibility, advocacy, and student success across campus.

Aug 26th, 2025

Western Kentucky University proudly announces that the U.S. Department of Education has renewed funding for the Student Support Services – Disability (SSS-D) Program through the federal TRIO initiative for another five years.

Aug 25th, 2025

The Jody Richards Hall Student Technology Center has a new look and name.

Aug 25th, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s mathematics research group has earned major recognition in the international research community with multiple student-led publications in Q1-ranked journals in control and applied mathematics.

Aug 25th, 2025

Aug 25th, 2025

WKU Libraries is excited to announce the appointment of Heather Beirne as the new Library Public Services Chair. Beirne brings 16 years of experience as a librarian to WKU, having most recently served as the Director of Learning & Engage

Aug 25th, 2025

WKU photojournalist Lindsey McIntosh studied abroad in Italy, blending storytelling and photography while embracing culture, language barriers, and experiential learning.

Aug 22nd, 2025

Aug 22nd, 2025