WKU News

Aug 2nd, 2023

"CST is meant to mold you into a better leader and develop mental and physical strength while under lots of pressure,” shared senior Jacob Sutherland.

Jul 26th, 2023

“At my internship, I learn real entrepreneurial skills such as market research, company planning, & financial management. I also learn valuable soft skills like cooperation, communication, and problem-solving, which are highly appreciated in many field

Jul 18th, 2023

This summer, not one, but five Hilltoppers gained first-hand experience in the fast-paced world of advertising under the guidance of one of Kentucky’s oldest and most established creative agencies: Doe-Anderson Inc.

Jul 14th, 2023

“The knowledge I have gained in such a short amount of time has already proved to be extremely beneficial to me as an intern, and I am confident that I will carry it with me into the next chapter of my career journey."

Jul 10th, 2023

"This experience will help me in my future career by giving me an idea of what to truly expect and what I am expected to do.”

Jul 10th, 2023

“I wanted to get a scope of what civil engineering looks like in practice. I applied to Vantage hoping to learn the profession of surveying and site design from some engineers close to my hometown.”

Dec 6th, 2022

“It is something I have always done, my entire life. It has always been a peace - a tranquil place to go to. It has always been consistent for me. It never ran away from me. It has always been one of my greatest gifts.”

Dec 2nd, 2022

"I have really been pushed out of my comfort zone in this program and it has boosted my self-confidence. This program has also given me the best people to learn and grow with."

Nov 30th, 2022

“I chose WKU because I knew it would give me the best undergraduate experience and set me up for success better than any university in the state.”

Oct 5th, 2022

“I honestly was at a crossroads in my life. Thankfully someone unknown to me recommended me for the Gamechangers Scholarship aimed at recruiting minority teachers, and I began working towards my M.A.T. (Master in Arts in Teaching) just eight days later

May 4th, 2022

“From the beginning, I knew that I wanted to do something where I could use my skill set to help others. This healthcare profession is ever-changing, hands-on, and requires compassion and care."

May 2nd, 2022

On May 5th, graduate student Antoine Smith-Rouse will finally get to add “WKU graduate” to his already impressive list of laurels.

Apr 29th, 2022

Lee Friedman from Princeton, Indiana, has always been passionate about the military and small business, so it was no surprise when he chose WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business and the WKU Army ROTC program.

Apr 27th, 2022

In the fall of 2020, while most college students were learning how to persist in their coursework alongside COVID-19, Megan Hall and her healthcare team were setting up a battle plan for beating cancer.

Apr 21st, 2022

“The support of the WKU community is so strong and helped make big improvements in my life. If not for WKU, I probably would not have built the confidence to pursue a Ph.D."

Apr 20th, 2022

“My work as an advocate with Hope Harbor has also allowed me to gain insight into what it is like to work with an individual and their loved ones who are experiencing one of the most difficult times in their lives.”

Apr 19th, 2022

"Thanks to GFCB, I know how to carry myself professionally, and I am more confident in my work in a professional setting. I have received job offers from both my internships, and I attribute that to how GFCB prepared me."

Apr 15th, 2022

“I am preparing to graduate with my master’s degree in a career designed to help people. I have formed solid friendships and reached a level of self-growth I did not think I was capable of, all due to counseling.”

Apr 6th, 2022

“The classes I have taken during my time at WKU have directly related to my full-time job at a state environmental agency, my work at the fire department, and my research within the fire service."

Mar 30th, 2022

“[Research] has been really rewarding because I've gotten to actually think about questions that I'm interested in and what people haven't asked, so that has definitely been an amazing experience."