WKU News

Jun 3rd, 2021

It’s a project that’s been several years in the making. Finding a new home for the College Heights Foundation. The newly dedicated Cliff Todd Center on Chestnut Street preserves the past while looking toward the future.

May 20th, 2021

While scientists work to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the progression of Alzheimers, a WKU fraternity continues to raise money and awareness about the horrible disease.

May 20th, 2021

For decades, our state’s rich history has been collected and displayed inside the Kentucky Building on WKU’s campus. A generous gift will make sure as many students as possible learn that history as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in the View from the H

May 20th, 2021

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announces that the tradition of WKU Homecoming will be celebrated throughout the week concluding on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

May 1st, 2021

The Class of 2021 holds a special place in the heart of Western Kentucky University, President Timothy C. Caboni told graduates on Saturday.

Feb 11th, 2021

Who doesn’t love a good Hilltopper love story? There are literally thousands of them. In honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to a WKU couple who matched up nearly 30 years ago in this week’s View from the Hill.

Nov 12th, 2020

When it comes to fundraising, the pandemic has prompted WKU to be very strategic when it comes to connecting with donors. The school's best donors and volunteers have been celebrated in a unique way as WKU's Amy Bingham shows us in the View from the Hill.

Nov 11th, 2020

During its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday morning, WKU honored veterans and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Oct 9th, 2020

Sarah Harne of Liberty was crowned WKU’s 2020 Homecoming queen on Friday night.

Oct 8th, 2020

“Maskerade” is the theme of Homecoming this week at Western Kentucky University. It’s extremely fitting for 2020 as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

Oct 5th, 2020

Twenty-eight students are candidates for Homecoming 2020 queen at WKU. The 2020 queen will be crowned in a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Sep 24th, 2020

Since having our temperature taken is very much a part of our lives these days, it’s more important than ever to find efficient and accurate ways to do that.

Jan 6th, 2020

WKU Provost Emeritus Dr. Barbara G. Burch died early Sunday morning at the age of 81.

Dec 19th, 2019

Since 2007, WKU has been sending students to Harlaxton College in England each semester. In this View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to a WKU alum who has done a deep dive into the history of Harlaxton Manor and the eccentric man who had it built.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.