WKU News

Sep 18th, 2024

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Sep 18th, 2024

During a special called meeting today, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the naming of the Harold and Juanita Koon Football Complex in honor of significant philanthropic support from the Koon family and the Koon Family Foundation.

Sep 17th, 2024

Sep 17th, 2024

The BRIGHT Coalition, in partnership with local healthcare agencies, is pleased to announce the launch of the latest Community Health Assessment (CHA) for the BRADD region.

Sep 17th, 2024

Fifteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Sep 17th, 2024

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 17, through Saturday, October 5.

Sep 16th, 2024

The Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) at WKU will welcome Pulitzer-winning playwright, author, and Tony-winning musician, Quiara Alegría Hudes, to campus as part of their Cultural Enhancement Series.

Sep 16th, 2024

Sep 16th, 2024

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni has announced #1 International and New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Genova as the speaker for the university’s fall 2024 Presidential Speaker Series event.

Sep 16th, 2024

To meet new financial challenges, the Kentucky Museum has recently revamped its Membership program and established an Annual Fund to support key operational needs, such as its Student Docent program.

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.

Sep 13th, 2024

The WKU Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the philanthropic naming of an athletic facility.

Sep 13th, 2024

WKU in Glasgow will host a separate Ready. Set. Hilltopper! open house event specifically to serve homeschooled students and Hispanic students.

Sep 13th, 2024

Sep 12th, 2024

WKU CPR Training Center, an affiliate of the American Heart Association, is excited to announce the expansion of its CPR and first aid course at its new location on WKU’s South Campus (2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY).

Sep 11th, 2024

Sep 10th, 2024

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Sep 10th, 2024

HON 251 at WKU is offering a fall 2024 mental health workshop series, "Mindset Revolution," led by senior teaching fellow Danielle Williams. The four sessions, beginning Sept. 17, will focus on mental wellness, stress management, and holistic well-being.

Sep 9th, 2024

Western Kentucky University Libraries is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Connie Foster Student Scholarship Endowment for the 2024-2025 academic year: Cal McDermott (right) and Cyrus Adkisson (left).

Sep 9th, 2024

Elizabeth Mikeworth, a WKU quadruple major, has pursued her passion for languages and cultures, studying Chinese and Japanese. Through study abroad in Japan and work at the American Chamber of Commerce, she bridges cultural divides.