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WKU Forensics Team makes debate finals in Central Missouri tourney

Oct 20th, 2020

The WKU Forensics Team reached the final round in Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the virtual Central Missouri University “Missouri Mule” Oct. 16-17.

WKU's Panhellenic Council earns national recognition

Oct 19th, 2020

WKU’s Panhellenic Council has been recognized with the top award presented by the National Panhellenic Conference.

WKU to test emergency communication systems Oct. 15

Oct 14th, 2020

At 10:15 a.m. Thursday, WKU Police will conduct a test of WKU’s outdoor warning and text messaging alert systems in conjunction with the national Earthquake Awareness Exercise known as the “Great American Shake Out.”

Math professor's calculus video series adds up to student success

Oct 13th, 2020

Dr. Ozkan Ozer, an assistant professor of Mathematics at WKU, has found a simple formula to solve the complex problem of student learning and retention in calculus courses.

WKU Forensics Team wins Illinois State University tournament

Oct 12th, 2020

The WKU Forensics Team placed first in sweepstakes at the Illinois State University “Back to the Nest” tournament the weekend of Oct. 10-11. The team also competed successfully in debate at the Steve Hunt Classic, hosted by Lewis and Clark College.

Sarah Harne crowned 2020 Homecoming queen

Oct 9th, 2020

Sarah Harne of Liberty was crowned WKU’s 2020 Homecoming queen on Friday night.

2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Report

Oct 9th, 2020

The 2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is now available on the WKU Police website.

View from the Hill: 'Maskerade' a fitting theme for Homecoming 2020

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.

WKU Forensics Team wins Alabama tournament

Oct 7th, 2020

The WKU Forensics Team continued its fast start to the season by taking first place in sweepstakes at the Dr. Frank Thompson Jr. Crimson Classic and placed second at the second half of the Virginia is for Lovers swing tournament,

Homecoming 2020: 28 students are candidates for queen

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.

View from the Hill: Student COVID-19 Task Force provides support, encouragement

Oct 1st, 2020

WKU has passed the six-week mark since the start of the fall semester, following lots of safety precautions amid the worldwide pandemic. In this week’s View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham tells us about the Student COVID-19 Task Force.

ISEC planning events for October

Oct 1st, 2020

The Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center will host several events in October.

Torales Guadalupe leads HOLAS as new president

Sep 30th, 2020

“It is representation for us. We are proud in general. It is a time where we can show off our pride,” Torales Guadalupe said. “We are rich in culture. It is a month to celebrate who we are, and people are open to it because it is Hispanic Heritage Month.”