WKU News

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.

Feb 14th, 2022

Western Kentucky University’s fall 2021 first-time, first-year student class has returned to the university for the spring semester in record fashion.

Jan 20th, 2022

WKU has released the honors lists for the fall 2021 semester.

Jan 12th, 2022

Western Kentucky University is recognizing 10 Scholars of the College for the fall 2021 semester.

Dec 9th, 2021

Zena Pare, a senior from Alvaton, will be recognized Saturday as the Ogden Foundation Scholar. She has certainly made the most of a WKU experience that helped her dreams come true.

Dec 6th, 2021

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,100 fall graduates in ceremonies on Saturday (Dec. 11).

Nov 17th, 2021

Honors 251 Citizen and Self students will host a series of deliberative dialogues through Dec. 3.

Jun 24th, 2021

A unique study space that reflects the Arabic culture has been dedicated at WKU’s Mahurin Honors College. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the impact this space will make on students in this week’s View from the Hill.

Jun 9th, 2021

“Spirit Masters has shaped my WKU experience in incredible ways,” said WKU senior and Spirit Master Chair Claire Linder as she reflects on the organization and her time at WKU. Linder, a mathematical economics major from Louisville became Spirit Mast

Jun 2nd, 2021

WKU has released the Dean's/President's Lists for the spring 2021 semester.

May 7th, 2021

A long overdue Commencement ceremony will be held this weekend for WKU’s Class of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt ending to their college careers and those returning are excited to get some closure.

May 4th, 2021

WKU recognized 46 spring 2021 graduates as Scholars of the College as part of Commencement ceremonies on May 1.

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.