WKU News

Interim Director for School of Media

Jun 11th, 2020

WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters announces Interim Director for School of Media

SOKY Sunrise Producer Celebrates Winning Major Broadcasting Award

Nov 19th, 2019

Morgan Reagle, a producer at WNKY's popular morning show, SOKY Sunrise, has worked hard and put in long hours to create the best show possible. Now that work is being recognized by the Kentucky Broadcasting Association.

WKU School of Journalism and Broadcasting has a new name, the School of Media

Aug 6th, 2019

Dow Jones News Fund/WKU Digital Workshop announces new curriculum

Jul 24th, 2019

The Dow Jones News Fund/WKU Digital Workshop kicked off its 11th year with a new curriculum to enhance the skills of faculty from HBCUs.

WKU gallery show highlights Ali with images from Courier Journal photojournalists

Feb 25th, 2019

On March 11, WKU and the School of Journalism & Broadcasting will open a tribute to the photographs and photographers of Muhammad Ali. "Picture: Muhammad Ali" will be celebrated in a 50-photo exhibit through May 3 at Jody Richards Hall Gallery.

WKU PR Students Attempt to Build a Cultural Bridge to Downtown Bowling Green

Apr 23rd, 2018

Event to Take Place April 28th to Introduce the Rue de la Rouge Campaign

PCAL Alum Derek Wilson stars in new HULU series

Oct 13th, 2017

PCAL alum Derek Wilson is starring in a new HULU series, directed by Seth Rogan and starring Josh Hutcherson.

Exiled Turkish journalist to speak Oct. 18 at WKU

Oct 13th, 2017

WKU’s School of Journalism & Broadcasting and Department of History are co-sponsoring a presentation on Wednesday (Oct. 18) by Abdülhamit Bilici, a Turkish newspaper executive in exile following recent political turmoil.

WKU photojournalist participating in 'Crossing the Divide' project

Sep 28th, 2017

WKU senior Brittany Greeson of Owensboro is serving as a photojournalist for “Crossing the Divide,” a three-month cross country project to investigate and report on issues dividing America.

Afghan Journalist to Receive WKU's Award for Courageous International Reporting

Sep 21st, 2017

The School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University will welcome Afghan journalist Lotfullah Najafizada to campus in late September as the recipient of the second annual Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting.

Dezern will share career highlights in 'From WKU to Disney's World'

Sep 5th, 2017

WKU graduate Craig Dezern will present “From WKU to Disney’s World: The Profession of a Communicator” at 5 p.m. Sept. 5 at Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.

Paducah native and author of 'Blitzed' returns home for book event celebration and signing

Aug 28th, 2017

Thomas George, a Paducah native and member of WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni, will celebrate the release of "Blitzed: Why NFL Teams Gamble on Starting Rookie Quarterbacks" on Sept. 9 in Paducah.