WKU News

Sep 29th, 2022

Growing needs in the health care industry prompted WKU to establish a separate college for health and human services 20 years ago. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes a look at the growth of CHHS in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 28th, 2022

WKU student Elliott Pope is the winner of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2022 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

Sep 26th, 2022

The WKU Forensics Team kicked off the 2022-2023 season by hosting its annual Fall Tournament the weekend of September 23-25.

Sep 23rd, 2022

For the 10th consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has earned national recognition as a “Best for Vets” school by Military Times.

Sep 22nd, 2022

WKU’s Dental Hygiene program is celebrating a milestone next month during Homecoming weekend. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on “50 years of Dental Hygiene on the Hill” in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 21st, 2022

New WKU meteorology faculty members Dr. Jerald (Jerry) Brotzge and Dr. Zachary Suriano are excited to join a program that is poised for more growth and student success.

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).

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 14th, 2022

Sep 13th, 2022

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend Sept. 30-Oct. 2 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2022 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Troy.

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 12th, 2022

Wheels, the leading last-mile, shared electric mobility platform, announced an exclusive partnership with Western Kentucky University through E&I Cooperative Services which provided an efficient way to add micromobility to their campus.

Sep 8th, 2022

A college degree more than 40 years in the making has finally become a reality for a Tennessee man who says WKU made him the person he is today. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on his nostalgic return to campus in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 1st, 2022

This week’s groundbreaking of a WKU Soccer/Softball Complex is especially sweet for both head coaches whose histories with the programs date back to the beginning. WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

Aug 31st, 2022

After first serving as a physical activities building, then for decades as a university library, an iconic Western Kentucky University structure was dedicated today as The Commons at Helm Library.

Aug 25th, 2022

The Commons at Helm Library is not your average library. After a soft opening at the end of the last semester, the transformed space is fully operational as WKU’s Amy Bingham shows us in this week’s View from the Hill.

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 18th, 2022

Classes begin Monday for WKU’s fall semester and 2,100 first-year students are spending this week getting familiar with campus. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on MASTER Plan’s kickoff event in this week’s View from the Hill.

Aug 17th, 2022

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

Aug 15th, 2022

She’s the Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President for Student Life as well as Executive Director of TRIO Programs and the Intercultural Student Engagement Center. On Monday morning, Dr. Martha Sales added a new title – Spirit of WKU Award recip