WKU News

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.

WKU names Ranjit Koodali Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education

Mar 19th, 2020

WKU has named Ranjit Koodali as the new Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education, effective July 1, 2020.

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

CITL presenting webinar on remote teaching technologies

Mar 10th, 2020

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is offering the webinar “Teaching When Being in the Classroom is Not Possible” several times over the next two weeks.

WKU Regents approve classroom renovations for nursing

Mar 6th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents on Friday (March 6) approved up to $1.5 million to renovate classrooms for the nursing program.

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 to participate in statewide tornado drill this morning

Mar 4th, 2020

WKU will participate in the statewide tornado safety drill today (March 4). At approximately 9:07 a.m. (Central time), WKU will test its emergency communications network, including the outdoor warning speakers and emergency text messaging system.

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 Board of Regents to meet March 6

Feb 28th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents will meet at 9 a.m. March 6 in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall

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.