WKU News

Center for Citizenship & Social Justice (CCSJ) Updates

Sep 11th, 2018

This year we will see some exciting changes to the Center.

AN ANALYSIS OF MISMANAGED REPRESENTATION AND RESPONSE AFTER DISASTERS Praise for Consuming Katrina

Jul 19th, 2018

Newly released book by WKU Folk Studies and Anthropology Assistant Professor Dr. Kate Parker Horigan.

WKU welcomes creator of stickwork sculptures Patrick Dougherty in October 2018

Jun 21st, 2018

WKU PR Students Attempt to Build a Cultural Bridge to Downtown Bowling Green

Apr 23rd, 2018

Event to Take Place April 28th to Introduce the Rue de la Rouge Campaign

Harrison Distinguished Lecture to Host Dr. Ousman Kobo

Mar 20th, 2018

Harrison Distinguished Lecture Dr. Ousman Kobo, Dept. of History, The Ohio State University - Columbus “Good Muslims, Bad Muslims: Colonial Enlightenment Discourse and the Genesis of Salafi Movements in West Africa”

WKU's Model Arab League Recognized at Regional Conference

Feb 26th, 2018

For the third year in a row, WKU’s Model Arab League team was recognized at the regional conference at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio.

WKU Department of Communication Presents: The Carl L. and Mary Anne Kell Distinguished Lecture Series in Communication

Feb 13th, 2018

WKU’s Department of Communication is introducing The Carl L. and Mary Anne Kell Distinguished Lecture Series in Communication on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Grise Hall auditorium (GH 235).

Ethnobotanist and researcher, Dr. Paul Alan Cox speaks at WKU on 2/13

Feb 7th, 2018

Ethnobotanist and researcher, Dr. Paul Alan Cox will be speaking at Van Meter Hall on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. CST as part of WKU’s Cultural Enhancement Series.

Author of Difficult Women, Roxane Gay speaks at Van Meter Hall on 2/8

Jan 26th, 2018

Author of Difficult Women and Marvel’s World of Wakanda, Roxane Gay will be speaking at Van Meter Hall on Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. CST as part of WKU’s Cultural Enhancement Series.

YAMATO, the Drummers of Japan, Bring New Show THE CHALLENGERS to Bowling Green

Jan 3rd, 2018

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the troupe continues to evolve and innovate, combining traditional Taiko drumming with modern athleticism and visual spectacle.

WKU Sisterhood awards grants to two projects

Oct 30th, 2017

The WKU Sisterhood awarded grants to the ISEC Academy and the "Bridging Cultures through Music" programs.

KY Human Rights Commission inducts 19 new members to Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Sep 29th, 2017

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights tonight inducted 19 new members to the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

Ann Patchett at Knicely Conference Center 9/19

Sep 12th, 2017

Ann Patchett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth, Bel Canto, and numerous other titles, will visit Bowling Green for a presentation and book signing on Tuesday, September 19 at the Knicely Conference Center at 6:00pm.

FFOYA House Wins KY Foundation for Women Art Meets Activism Grant for Project with BRASS, Hope Harbor

Aug 28th, 2017

The FFOYA House non-profit arts organization of Bowling Green was awarded a 2017 Arts Meets Activism grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women.

Paducah native and author of 'Blitzed' returns home for book event celebration and signing

Aug 28th, 2017

Thomas George, a Paducah native and member of WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni, will celebrate the release of "Blitzed: Why NFL Teams Gamble on Starting Rookie Quarterbacks" on Sept. 9 in Paducah.