WKU News
WKU News
Displaying Articles for News: Media Relations, Category: Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
Victor H. Strahm enshrined in Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame
Dec 3rd, 2019
Brigadier General Victor H. Strahm. a Bowling Green native and member of WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni, was enshrined in the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame on Nov. 16 in Lexington.
Read More
View from the Hill: Next phase at McChesney Field Campus
Nov 14th, 2019
It’s been 10 years since nearly 140 acres of land was dedicated to WKU by the family of Hardin Field McChesney Sr. The addition of a pavilion is going to take the learning opportunity to a new level as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
Read More
View from the Hill: WKU alum starring in 'White Christmas the Musical'
Nov 7th, 2019
He’s been called Broadway’s favorite tap dancing man, and this week WKU alum Jeremy Benton is back in Bowling Green to star in Saturday night’s production of White Christmas. WKU’s Amy Bingham caught up with Benton on campus in the View from the Hill.
Read More
WKU to observe Veterans Day at ceremony on Nov. 11
Oct 31st, 2019
WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Read More
View from the Hill: Former Homecoming queens reminisce
Oct 17th, 2019
"Decades of Spirit" is this year’s Homecoming theme at WKU, a chance to celebrate traditions from the University’s 113-year history. WKU’s Amy Bingham sits down with some former Homecoming queens to reminisce in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read More
WKU to celebrate Homecoming 2019 'Decades of Spirit' Oct. 17-20
Oct 1st, 2019
This year’s Homecoming theme, Decades of Spirit, celebrates WKU’s heritage and honors the University’s traditions over its 113-year history.
Read More
View from the Hill: Board & Brush has strong WKU connection
Sep 5th, 2019
A couple of WKU graduates, who met and married while working on the Hill, are realizing a dream they never knew they had. And it all started with a bachelorette party as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read More
View from the Hill: Gatton Academy grand piano
Aug 15th, 2019
A new grand piano at The Gatton Academy will benefit students for generations to come. The piano is being dedicated to a professor near and dear to Gatton as Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read More
'Decades of Spirit' theme announced for Homecoming 2019
Aug 2nd, 2019
The WKU Alumni Association announced that the 2019 Homecoming festivities will be celebrated with a throwback Decades of Spirit theme that celebrates WKU’s heritage and honors its 113 years of tradition.
Read More
3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2019
Jul 22nd, 2019
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, a nationally recognized public health official and an award-winning professor and mathematician will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.
Read More
View from the Hill: Hilltopper Volunteer Network
Jul 11th, 2019
WKU’s Alumni Association is hitting the road this summer to recruit volunteers for the Hilltopper Volunteer Network. WKU’s Amy Bingham joined them at a recent stop in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read More
View from the Hill: WKU recognized for fundraising success
Jul 2nd, 2019
WKU is receiving global recognition for its fundraising success. It’s a proud moment for Hilltopper nation as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
Read More
View from the Hill: Journey to the Vote
Jun 6th, 2019
A hundred years ago women were fighting for the right to have their voices heard at the ballot box. That journey is the focus of a yearlong celebration at WKU as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read More
Amanda Trabue named Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
Apr 19th, 2019
Amanda Trabue is returning to the Hill as the Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at WKU.
Read MoreWKU's 2019 Homecoming set for Oct. 19
Apr 4th, 2019
WKU’s 2019 Homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 19.
Read More
View from the Hill: Opportunity Fund targets core students at WKU
Apr 4th, 2019
WKU’s Opportunity Fund is a $50 million campaign designed to remove barriers for a student’s access to education. WKU’s Amy Bingham sits down with Kacy Caboni to find out more about this student-centered initiative in this week’s View from the Hill.
Read More
View from the Hill: New Teacher Academy wraps up first year
Mar 21st, 2019
When state funding was cut for the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, the Warren County School district took matters into its own hands by partnering with WKU’s School of Teacher Education. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the partnership.
Read More
View from the Hill: Hilltopper Etiquette Dinner
Mar 11th, 2019
In today’s society, how you present yourself is just as important as the skills you acquire in the classroom. That’s where the Hilltopper Etiquette Dinner comes in, as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
Read More
Today@WKU: March 8, 2019
Mar 8th, 2019
Today@WKU for March 8: WKU student wins Hearst multimedia competition; finance students attend national conference; plus news from WKU Sports, WKU Admissions, WKU Alumni and more.
Read More
Today@WKU: March 7, 2019
Mar 7th, 2019
Today@WKU for March 7: Kentucky Folklife Network Gathering March 16; Lady Topper Basketball hosts MTSU tonight on Senior Night; plus news from WKU English, Hilltopper Basketball, WKU Baseball, Men's Golf, Alumni, Admissions and more.
Read MoreSome of the links on this page may require additional software to view.