WKU News

Oct 30th, 2021

Abbey Norvell of Corbin was crowned WKU’s 2021 Homecoming queen on Saturday.

Oct 28th, 2021

After a year without the parade, Big Red’s Roar or the Festival of Friends, WKU Homecoming is back and better than ever. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on this year’s theme, “Wild, Wild Western” in this week’s View from the Hill.

Oct 22nd, 2021

Thirty students are candidates for 2021 Homecoming queen at WKU. The 2021 queen will be crowned Saturday, Oct. 30, during halftime of WKU Football vs. Charlotte at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Oct 21st, 2021

Spirit Masters are the official student ambassadors for WKU. Founded in 1981, the organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary at homecoming this year. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how it all began in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 7th, 2021

A 9/11 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibit featuring work of WKU students and faculty will open Sept. 10 at the Pushin Building in downtown Bowling Green.

Aug 27th, 2021

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, has announced that the tradition of WKU Homecoming will be celebrated with a “Wild, Wild Western” theme throughout the week concluding on Oct. 30.

Aug 25th, 2021

A leader in higher education, a transformational marketing leader and a nationally recognized physician will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall. Howard Bailey, Michelle James and the late Dr. Rebecca Shadowen will be inducted Oct. 29.

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.