WKU News

View from the Hill: Hilltopper Hall home to 50 students still on campus

Apr 2nd, 2020

When WKU students were told to return to their homes two weeks ago to finish out the semester online, not everyone had a place to go. About 50 students were relocated to Hilltopper Hall as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU elephant research project finalist in video contest

Apr 1st, 2020

A WKU elephant conservation research project in Kenya is one of five finalists in a 2020 video contest sponsored by the International Elephant Foundation.

View from the Hill: WKU faculty, staff & students adjust to new virtual reality

Mar 26th, 2020

It’s been almost a full week since WKU adopted a temporary new normal, transitioning to online learning the remainder of the semester. WKU’s Amy Bingham finds out how things are going in this week’s View from the Hill.

6th annual Dance Big Red goes virtual, raises over $34,000

Mar 25th, 2020

Dance Big Red raised over $34,000 virtually to support pediatric heart care for our community's tiniest patients by providing new diagnostic services at Norton Children's Outpatient Center - Bowling Green.

View from the Hill: WKU Commons at Helm Library taking shape

Mar 12th, 2020

Right now there’s a huge construction zone at the top of WKU’s campus but the result will be worth the wait. Helm Library is being transformed into a space called the WKU Commons and WKU’s Amy Bingham gives us a peek inside in the View from the Hill.

COVID-19 Update: President Caboni's News Conference

Mar 11th, 2020

President Timothy C. Caboni announced WKU's response to COVID-19 at a news conference Wednesday.

President's Message: COVID-19 Update

Mar 11th, 2020

View from the Hill: WKU celebrating Social Work Month

Mar 5th, 2020

The month of March is an opportunity to celebrate social workers and recognize the work they do to advocate for millions of people every day.

Members of WKU Habitat chapter to spend spring break in Alabama

Mar 4th, 2020

Members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be spending their spring break in Decatur, Alabama.

WKU names Ethan Logan VP for Enrollment and Student Experience

Mar 3rd, 2020

WKU has named Ethan Logan as the new Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience, effective May 15.

WKU Forensics Team members win at national qualifying tournament

Mar 3rd, 2020

The WKU Forensics Team traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to compete in the District-Six National Qualifying tournament Feb. 28-29.

Student Research Council seeking judges for 50th annual conference

Mar 2nd, 2020

The WKU Student Research Council is seeking judges for the 50th Annual WKU Student Research Conference scheduled for March 28 in the Downing Student Union.

WKU students from China raising awareness about Coronavirus

Feb 28th, 2020

For WKU students from China, the past few months have been stressful as they worry about family and friends back home who are impacted by the COVID-19 virus, better known as the Coronavirus.

WKU's Ogden College Hall achieves WELL certification

Feb 27th, 2020

WKU’s Ogden College Hall is the first educational laboratory in the United States to achieve WELL v2 Gold Certification by the International WELL Building Institute, maximizing the safety, health and overall wellness of the building’s occupants.

WKU junior selected as 2020 SigEp Tragos Quest to Greece Scholar

Feb 27th, 2020

WKU junior Noah Moore has been selected as a 2020 SigEp Tragos Quest to Greece Scholar.

WKU selects 19 for 2020-21 Cherry Presidential Scholarship

Feb 26th, 2020

WKU has selected 19 students as recipients of the 2020-21 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, the school’s most prestigious academic award.

24 WKU students to present research at 2020 Posters-at-the-Capitol

Feb 26th, 2020

Twenty-four WKU students, including seven from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, will present their research at the 2020 Posters-at-the-Capitol event March 5 in Frankfort.

WKU Forensics Team wins 2020 KFA State Tournament

Feb 24th, 2020

The WKU Forensics Team won the 2020 Kentucky Forensic Association State Tournament on Saturday (Feb. 22) at the University of Pikeville.

View from the Hill: Career shadowing in counseling and mental health

Feb 20th, 2020

Career shadowing can make a huge impact on people trying to figure out their future career. But with privacy laws, how do you pull back the curtain on careers in counseling? That’s where WKU’s Talley Family Counseling Center comes in.

WKU student founds Sister Act Mentoring Program to prepare students for college

Feb 20th, 2020

“I always wanted to start a mentoring program, but I didn’t know how it was going to happen,” said Keyonna Whaley, a WKU junior from Louisville studying criminology and organizational leadership and founder of Sister Act Mentoring Program.