WKU News

Oct 1st, 2022

As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Barrett Gray of Bowling Green was recognized as WKU’s 2022 Family of the Year.

Sep 15th, 2022

A Glasgow company that’s recognized globally for innovative conveyor systems is reaping the benefits of a WKU and Gatton Academy alum. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how Nathan Lasley is making a big impact at SpanTech in this week’s View from the H

Sep 12th, 2022

This year’s WKU vs. MTSU Blood Battle Blood Drive will be held September 26-28 at Preston Health and Activities Center.

Sep 2nd, 2022

A beloved WKU professor and a successful business executive and community leader will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Aug 24th, 2022

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 “Nightmare on Normal Street” theme throughout the week concluding Oct

Aug 17th, 2022

The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 12th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 17.

Aug 15th, 2022

“Paying it forward” is a Hilltopper tradition dating back to the beginning of WKU. When the fiscal year ended on June 30, WKU completed its most successful decade of fundraising in institutional history with nearly $303 million raised since July 1, 2

Aug 15th, 2022

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni delivered his annual Faculty and Staff Convocation address Monday in Van Meter Auditorium. President Caboni offered a recap of the 2021-2022 academic year, while also previewing the year to come.

Aug 11th, 2022

A huge outdoor classroom located just 20 minutes from WKU’s main campus offers endless opportunities for learning and connecting. In this week’s View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham shows all that the McChesney Field Campus has to offer.

Jun 30th, 2022

The Hilltopper Athletic Foundation launched a Women’s Legacy Fund earlier this year in honor of this month’s 50th anniversary of Title IX. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more in this week’s View from the Hill.

Jun 16th, 2022

The man affectionately known as “Mr. Western” is a century old today. WKU’s Amy Bingham sits down with Lee Robertson to talk about his life in this week’s View from the Hill.

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 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.

Apr 22nd, 2022

An event was held Friday (April 22) to recognize and celebrate Eva and Jim Martens.

Apr 21st, 2022

A celebration is planned Friday afternoon for the leadership gift Eva and Jim Martens have made benefiting the WKU Alumni Center and WKU Athletics.

Apr 1st, 2022

The 2022 Scholarship Celebration was held at the Knicely Conference Center on Thursday, March 31.

Mar 4th, 2022

The WKU Board of Regents voted on Friday, March 4, to name the university’s Alumni Center after two longtime supporters. At its first quarterly meeting of the calendar year, the Board approved naming the building the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center.

Mar 4th, 2022

Eva and Jim Martens, ardent supporters of WKU alumni initiatives, athletics and scholarships, have made a commitment of more than $5 million to benefit the WKU Alumni Center and WKU Athletics through current support and a provision in their estate plans.

Mar 3rd, 2022

A WKU alum who studied interior design played a huge role in choosing the furniture for The Commons at Helm Library. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes us inside the reimagined space for a look at her work in this week’s View from the Hill.

Feb 1st, 2022

The WKU ROTC program dedicated a renovated and refurbished cadet lounge Tuesday morning in memory of 1st Lt. Eric D. Yates, a 2008 graduate from Rineyville who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010.