WKU News

Aug 8th, 2025

At the WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Aug. 8), the philanthropic naming of the new facility to house the Gordon Ford College of Business was approved as Amy and David Chandler Hall.

Aug 8th, 2025

The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 15th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 13.

Aug 6th, 2025

The Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) at WKU will be celebrating its 60th anniversary during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Aug 6th, 2025

The WKU Voice Care Program in the Communication Disorders Clinic offers the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program for Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders, free of charge courtesy of a generous grant from the Parkinson Voice Project.

Aug 4th, 2025

Kassie, once hesitant to travel, found confidence and growth studying abroad in the Czech Republic. Her message: “If I can do it, you can too.”

Jul 31st, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and third quarterly meeting of the calendar year August 7 and 8.

Jul 31st, 2025

The Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex will start off the month of August by opening the WHAS augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) lending library for the community to use.

Jul 30th, 2025

Hardin Planetarium is hosting the planetarium show, "Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon:' 50 Years in a Heartbeat" every Friday night at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. central time, until mid-July 2026.

Jul 28th, 2025

Jul 28th, 2025

Pre-med student Katy Hetzer blends biology and Spanish at WKU, studying abroad in Costa Rica, working in healthcare, and pursuing service, research, and medical school preparation.

Jul 25th, 2025

Western Kentucky University surpassed its previous record of private support in a fiscal year with a new high of more than $44.5 million raised from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Jul 21st, 2025

Debs Ishimwe, a WKU Honors student studying criminology and Chinese, is in Taiwan on scholarships, pursuing law and showing others what's possible when you don’t give up on your goals.

Jul 15th, 2025

Jul 14th, 2025

WKU Flagship student Sarah is studying Mandarin in Taiwan—her first time abroad—thanks to competitive scholarships, Honors support, and a deep curiosity for language and culture.

Jul 14th, 2025

The Kentucky Museum and PCAL Cultural Enhancement Series at WKU will welcome internationally recognized bluegrass artist Sam Bush to campus as part of the Sonic Music Fest on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Jul 10th, 2025

Two dedicated and proven leaders from the fields of education and health care will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Jul 9th, 2025

This summer, 100 students from across the region attended Camp CARE (Career Awareness and Readiness in Healthcare), exposing them to a wide range of healthcare careers available.

Jul 7th, 2025

“From Medieval European cloisters and gardens to ink paintings of mountains in Song Dynasty China, to the Hudson River School of American Landscape Painting, the museums and galleries of New York contain a wealth of visual art that depicts and utilizes

Jul 7th, 2025

Dr. Ritchie Taylor appointed Interim Associate Dean of WKU College of Health and Human Services. His responsibilities include continuing leadership of CHHS research activities and assuming oversight of all activities related to faculty development.

Jul 7th, 2025

Adrianna Lein, a WKU first-year from TN, is forging her own path through sports journalism, Honors, and business economics while embracing growth and individuality.