WKU News

Jul 26th, 2023

“At my internship, I learn real entrepreneurial skills such as market research, company planning, & financial management. I also learn valuable soft skills like cooperation, communication, and problem-solving, which are highly appreciated in many field

Jun 1st, 2023

WKU has released the Dean's/President's Lists for the spring 2023 semester.

May 5th, 2023

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2023 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

May 4th, 2023

Western Kentucky University’s Class of 2023 celebrated the completion of an educational journey disrupted by a global pandemic.

May 4th, 2023

More than 2,800 graduates are being recognized at WKU’s Commencement ceremony tonight, including the Ogden Foundation Scholar. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the student receiving the university’s top undergraduate award in this week’s View from t

Apr 24th, 2023

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 2,800 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2023 Commencement on May 4 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 24th, 2023

Bridget Beavin, a History and Political Science major and Mahurin Honors College student from Louisville, was selected as the spring 2023 Ogden Foundation Scholar, WKU’s top undergraduate academic award.

Jan 20th, 2023

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2022 semester.

Dec 9th, 2022

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2022 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday.

Dec 8th, 2022

WKU senior Maria Wells from nearby Lewisburg comes from a family full of WKU alums. Western was the last place she wanted to go because as she says, she thought to do something awesome, she had to do something different.

Nov 30th, 2022

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize nearly 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on Dec. 9.

Nov 28th, 2022

Maria Wells of Lewisburg is the December 2022 recipient of the Ogden Foundation Scholar Award, WKU’s top undergraduate academic honor.

Sep 19th, 2022

WKU Global Learning and International Affairs (WKU Global) will host the Global Learning Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 21) in the lobby and Multi-Purpose Room (HCIC 1011) of the Honors College and International Center (HCIC).

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.

Jun 10th, 2022

WKU has released the honors lists for the spring 2022 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List.

May 18th, 2022

“In support of the Stop Asian Hate movement, my friends and I founded WKU’s first-ever Asian American Student Association (AASA). We created the AASA to represent the interests of Asian students at WKU,” said Grace Meiser, a WKU senior from Wilder,

May 5th, 2022

Western Kentucky University will celebrate 3,713 graduates, present two honorary doctorates and recognize top scholars during 2022 Commencement on May 5 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

May 4th, 2022

“From the beginning, I knew that I wanted to do something where I could use my skill set to help others. This healthcare profession is ever-changing, hands-on, and requires compassion and care."

Apr 25th, 2022

Nicholas Barth has a passion for inclusion and accessibility. He will be recognized as the Ogden Foundation Scholar, WKU’s top undergraduate award, during spring Commencement activities on May 5-6.

Apr 13th, 2022

Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by April 28 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.