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WKU investigating unauthorized access of computer system
Jan 24th, 2020
On Jan. 23, 2020, WKU learned that an unauthorized person may have accessed a computer system in the University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
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WKU Regents to hold committee meetings Jan. 31
Jan 24th, 2020
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday, Jan. 31. The meetings will begin at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.
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View from the Hill: WKU College and Career Coach
Jan 23rd, 2020
The end of January is crunch time for scholarship applications and other important college deadlines. WKU is providing extra support for area high school seniors as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU recognized as Tree Campus USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Jan 22nd, 2020
WKU has been honored with 2019 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
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What's Happening at WKU
Jan 21st, 2020
Here's a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, January 21, through Saturday, February 8.
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Gatton Academy student speaks at MLK Program
Jan 19th, 2020
“I was excited to be able to address those in attendance with my take on the past and how we can take lessons from it into the future,” said Amadis Davis, Radcliff native and current student at the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky.
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CPB awards WKU Public Broadcasting $246,863 Education Innovation grant
Jan 17th, 2020
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has awarded a $246,863 grant to WKU Public Broadcasting to develop and expand its workforce development training program for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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View from the Hill: 51-year-old student teacher finishing long journey
Jan 16th, 2020
WKU’s School of Teacher Education has one of its largest groups of student teachers in the classroom this semester – 195. One of them is over 50 and about to finish a degree she started in 1986. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to her in the View from the Hill.
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WKU Fall 2019 Dean's/President's Lists
Jan 16th, 2020
WKU has released the honors lists for the fall 2019 semester.
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Lone Star Rodeo returns to WKU's Ag Expo Center Feb. 7-9
Jan 16th, 2020
The Lone Star Rodeo Company will make its 2020 visit to WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center for four shows at 8 p.m. Feb. 7; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 8; and 2 p.m. Feb. 9.
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WKU awarded $1.1 million federal grant for special education
Jan 15th, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education has awarded WKU a $1.1 million grant to address the ongoing national, state, and regional shortage of personnel certified to serve K-12 students with high-intensity needs.
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Lost River Sessions LIVE! Jan. 24 at Capitol Arts Center
Jan 13th, 2020
The next Lost River Sessions LIVE! concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Capitol Arts Center. Featured artists include accomplished singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough and Bowling Green’s own Jamie Resch.
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View from the Hill: Remembering Dr. Barbara Burch
Jan 9th, 2020
A funeral Mass was held Jan. 9 for Dr. Barbara Burch, a former WKU Provost whose leadership and mentorship impacted the campus community for more than two decades. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on her legacy in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Former WKU Provost Barbara Burch dies; arrangements announced
Jan 6th, 2020
WKU Provost Emeritus Dr. Barbara G. Burch died early Sunday morning at the age of 81.
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View from the Hill: Career Studio provides student support
Jan 2nd, 2020
WKU’s Advising and Career Development Center launched a new initiative about six months ago designed to support students looking for a job. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the Career Studio in this week’s View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Lego Big Red
Dec 26th, 2019
What weighs 350 pounds and took more than 500 hours to build? The answer is a lifesize replica of Big Red made entirely of Legos. WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to the people behind this labor of love in this View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: History of Harlaxton Manor
Dec 19th, 2019
Since 2007, WKU has been sending students to Harlaxton College in England each semester. In this View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham talks to a WKU alum who has done a deep dive into the history of Harlaxton Manor and the eccentric man who had it built.
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WKU's academic colleges recognize fall 2019 graduates
Dec 14th, 2019
WKU’s five academic colleges recognized more than 1,300 fall graduates in ceremonies on Dec. 14 at Diddle Arena.
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WKU Regents swear in new member, elect vice chair
Dec 13th, 2019
Sheldon McKinney of Wallingford is the newest member of the WKU Board of Regents. McKinney, who is Executive Director of the Kentucky FFA Foundation, was sworn in Friday at the board’s quarterly meeting.
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View from the Hill: Mother, daughter graduating together
Dec 12th, 2019
More than 1,300 fall graduates will be recognized in ceremonies on Saturday, including a mother and daughter marking this milestone together. The two also have served in the military as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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