WKU News

May 12th, 2022

National Stem Cell Foundation Announces the Selection of Ten Middle School Science Teachers in Eight States to Participate in Unique Professional Development Program By Investing in Influential Middle School STEM Teachers, Program Reaches Thousands o

May 11th, 2022

Six WKU graduates have been designated alternates in the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition.

May 10th, 2022

WKU will host the 2022 National Title IV-E Roundtable for Child Welfare Training and Education May 17-19 at the Knicely Conference Center.

May 10th, 2022

The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU dedicated a new station Monday in Ballard County.

May 9th, 2022

WKU Student Publications has awarded $56,750 in Summer 2022 fellowships at professional organizations and scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year.

May 9th, 2022

Two WKU alumni have received highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships.

May 9th, 2022

To continue their free admission program, the Kentucky Museum will launch a crowdfunding campaign on May 18.

May 6th, 2022

WKU’s five academic colleges celebrated their fall 2021 and spring and summer 2022 graduating classes and recognized undergraduate and graduate award winners, doctoral degree recipients and spring 2022 Scholars of the College on May 6.

May 5th, 2022

Light rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of graduates Thursday evening as they made their way into Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium for Western Kentucky University’s 191st Commencement.

May 5th, 2022

Western Kentucky University presented honorary doctorates to Angela Alexander Townsend and Abraham Williams Jr. in a special ceremony Thursday afternoon at Chandler Memorial Chapel.

May 5th, 2022

WKU has a powerful exhibit at the Kentucky Museum called “Freshman Guided Pathways” and for many students featured, their journey is coming to an end. Behind every image is a unique story and WKU’s Amy Bingham tells us one in the View from the Hill.

May 5th, 2022

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted to award Provost Emerita status to Dr. Cheryl Stevens at its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 5.

May 5th, 2022

WKU meteorology and geographic information systems student Abraham Tekoe has been selected for the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.

May 5th, 2022

Western Kentucky University will celebrate 3,713 graduates, present two honorary doctorates and recognize top scholars during 2022 Commencement on May 5 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

May 4th, 2022

Gatton Academy student receives Gates Scholarship

May 4th, 2022

May 4th, 2022

“From the beginning, I knew that I wanted to do something where I could use my skill set to help others. This healthcare profession is ever-changing, hands-on, and requires compassion and care."

May 3rd, 2022

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, is excited to announce a Homecoming celebration of spirit and tradition beginning on Monday, Oct. 24, and culminating on Saturday, Oct. 29.

May 2nd, 2022

Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky senior Allen Lin (’22, Larry A. Ryle HS) has received the competitive Gates Scholarship, a program funding only 300 students per year for the full cost of attendance not already covered by other fin

May 2nd, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of our Chinese Study Abroad Scholarships. We are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments thus far, and we are excited for the opportunity to help fund their study abroad programs. We know they will learn and grow so