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Feb 7th, 2025
WKU Forensics team members reached new heights in two recent debate tournaments.
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Twenty-five Western Kentucky University students are candidates for the 2025 Coming Home King.
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Jan 30th, 2025
“I feel like a lot of the responsibilities in this role, they align well with my goals in the future. It has allowed me to work with different people and has helped advance my career."
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Jan 23rd, 2025
Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2024 semester.
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Jan 3rd, 2025
Here’s a reminder that WKU provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.
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Dec 6th, 2024
Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2024 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
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Dec 5th, 2024
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc. presented Western Kentucky University with a $2 million gift during the calendar year’s final quarterly meeting of the WKU Board of Regents today.
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Dec 5th, 2024
Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on December 6.
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Dec 3rd, 2024
“The Interdisciplinary Studies program has given me the flexibility to tailor my education to my interests, allowing me to explore a wide range of topics and develop a well-rounded skill set."
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Dec 2nd, 2024
A brand-new Data Science degree program at WKU is the product of an innovative partnership between the Gordon Ford College of Business and the Ogden College of Science and Engineering.
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Dec 2nd, 2024
"I’ve become familiar and comfortable with the different ‘seasons’ of the recruiting process and look forward to being able to apply all this experience after I graduate."
View ArticleNov 26th, 2024
On November 21, WKU’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 37 new members.
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Nov 25th, 2024
As she prepares for graduation, Kaylie Wise recalls a piece of advice that guided her WKU journey: “Life’s not about finding yourself. Life’s about creating yourself.”
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Nov 21st, 2024
"We're not designed to do this life alone. The ability to have others around you who will rally around you in times of need and also challenge you has totally shaped how my college years have turned out."
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Nov 19th, 2024
“My experiences, both at WKU and abroad, have made me more adaptable, culturally aware, and prepared to handle diverse challenges—qualities that I know will be invaluable in my career after graduation.”
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Nov 18th, 2024
Dr. Peggy Crowe, director of the WKU Counseling Center and the Student Accessibility Resource Center, has been recognized by state and local organizations for contributions in the field of higher education.
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Nov 16th, 2024
Sarah Vincent of Bardstown, Kentucky, was crowned WKU’s 2024 Homecoming queen on Saturday (November 16).
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Nov 15th, 2024
WKU took first in sweepstakes at the L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament hosted by Bradley University November 2-3.
View ArticleNov 13th, 2024
Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by November 25 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.
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Nov 11th, 2024
Members of the campus community gathered Monday morning for a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower as Western Kentucky University honored the heroes who answered the call to defend freedom.
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