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Sep 13th, 2024
The WKU Panhellenic Association was one of 20 nationwide to win the 2023-24 Community Impact Award from the National Panhellenic Conference.
View ArticleSep 2nd, 2024
WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 20-22 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2024 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Toledo.
View ArticleAug 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, will celebrate the tradition of Homecoming with a 1920s-inspired “Roaring Red” theme throughout the week concluding on Nov. 16, 2024.
View ArticleAug 22nd, 2024
The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against MTSU returns Monday, Sept. 9, through Wednesday, Sept. 11, leading up to WKU Football's game at Middle Tennessee.
View ArticleAug 19th, 2024
WKU Public Media is proud to announce that four entries submitted by staff and students have been chosen as finalists in three different categories for the 56th Public Media Awards, given by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).
View ArticleAug 12th, 2024
During the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday (August 12), WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the WKU Opportunity Fund had surpassed its $100 million goal, raising $102,779,663 to benefit WKU students.
View ArticleJul 11th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University IDST 100 Course Development Team of Catie Weaver, Alicia Pennington, Ara Sprouse, and Brittney Sholar has been named winners of the Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning.
View ArticleMay 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announced that the Homecoming 2024 celebration will take place from November 14-16.
View ArticleMay 22nd, 2024
The WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience presented its awards last week.
View ArticleMay 21st, 2024
For the fifth time since 2012, WKU has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
View ArticleMay 20th, 2024
Abigail Willhoite, a May graduate from Frankfort, will represent Western Kentucky University as one of 15 candidates vying for the crown of 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen this weekend in Pineville.
View ArticleMay 17th, 2024
Western Kentucky University celebrates the successful completion of its inaugural cohort of the Career Launch program, a transformative four-week immersive experience designed to equip students with essential skills for navigating the hidden job market.
View ArticleMay 15th, 2024
WKU’s Bike4Alz Team 12 will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research next week.
View ArticleMay 3rd, 2024
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2024 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.
View ArticleApr 30th, 2024
Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2024 Commencement on May 2 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
View ArticleApr 25th, 2024
Western Kentucky University is extending its scholarship acceptance deadline to May 15 for new students who plan to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, school officials announced Thursday, April 25.
View ArticleApr 25th, 2024
WKU Forensics took first in Open sweepstakes at the National Forensics Association National Tournament on April 18-22 hosted by Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
View ArticleApr 22nd, 2024
WKU’s Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on Sunday (April 21) at E. A. Diddle Arena.
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