WKU News

Jul 25th, 2023

Dylan Boughey, a senior Psychology major from Louisville, is spending part of his summer traveling and seeing new places, like many college students. However, unlike other students, he is running coast to coast for an amazing cause.

Jul 5th, 2023

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is not only educating tomorrow’s teachers, but the college also helps current teachers become principals. Educators from all over the state have jumped at the chance to prepare to become a principal.

Jun 27th, 2023

Melody Hedden is joining the WKU team as the Director of WKU’s Child Care Center (WKUCCC) and Head Start Programs.

Jun 27th, 2023

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director for the esteemed Technical Training and Assistance Services (T/TAS) unit.

Jun 23rd, 2023

On June 22, 2023, over 120 individuals from Kentucky school districts, community colleges, universities, and government agencies gathered on WKU’s campus to discuss teacher apprentice programs.

Jun 6th, 2023

These awards are designed to celebrate current Kentucky P-12 educators in WKU’s service region who are making significant contributions to the teaching profession.

May 11th, 2023

Dr. Dennis George is a familiar, smiling face to many on the Hill. He’s held various positions over his 31-year career, from Instructor to Dean.

Apr 21st, 2023

Western Kentucky University will host a statewide summit this summer to provide school districts with an understanding of the newly created USDOL K-12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship.

Mar 10th, 2023

The Awards and Scholarship Committee of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) has selected WKU’s Special Education Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs for an Exemplary Program Award.

Mar 10th, 2023

WKU has been named a Gold Military Friendly® School by Victory Media for the second year in a row.

Mar 10th, 2023

Dr. Sarah Hitchings, principal of Waggener High School (WHS), noticed that some students, including the best and brightest, weren’t seeing college as a possibility after high school. A solution was needed.

Feb 2nd, 2023

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce some of its online programming is ranked among the best in the nation and in Kentucky.

Jan 25th, 2023

WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-2023 Faculty Excellence Awards.

Oct 6th, 2022

The Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is adding three new members. Katy Cecil, Addie Henry, and Wilma Pace make up the 14th class.

Oct 5th, 2022

In 2016, WKU was one of seven universities to earn part of a $50 million grant from the Wallace Foundation to redesign programs to prepare principals and school leaders for the reality of the job.

Sep 19th, 2022

Under the leadership of Kent Johnson, WKU Military Student Services has been awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant to establish a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success.

Jul 29th, 2022

The School Psychology program at the Specialist level has received Full Program Approval from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Jul 22nd, 2022

Governor Andy Beshear recently issued an executive order that appointed (CEBS) Dean, Dr. Corinne Murphy and WKU education alumnus and current teacher, Justin Mitchell, to the Education Professional Standards Board.

Jul 21st, 2022

Dr. Monica Galloway Burke, Professor in the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, co-edited a book, Contemporary Issues within Caribbean Economies.

Jun 28th, 2022

Nominations are being accepted for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame class of 2022. The deadline for entries is August 15, 2022.