WKU News

3 WKU students among Hearst program national finalists

May 20th, 2019

Three WKU students will compete in the national finals of the 59th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program June 1-6 in San Francisco.

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Ann Williams, University Distinguished Professor of Folk Studies, Emeritus

May 20th, 2019

The Department of Folk Studies is pleased to announce that retired University Distinguished Professor of Folk Studies Michael Ann Williams was recently awarded the title Emeritus.

2 WKU students selected for Fulbright Summer Institutes

May 20th, 2019

For the third year in a row, two WKU students have been selected to participate in Fulbright Summer Institutes in the United Kingdom.

Congratulations to our 2019 Folk Studies & Anthropology Grads and Award Winners!

May 18th, 2019

On May 10th the Department of Folk Studies & Anthropology celebrated our graduates with an awards and hooding ceremony. Our BA and MA grads are going on to further graduate study or to careers in fields including museums, education, and industry.

The Ashen Egg Celebrates its Seventh Edition

May 17th, 2019

The Ashen Egg is an annual journal written by the WKU English Department showcasing undergraduate essays on literature, film, rhetoric, English pedagogy, linguistics, and popular culture.

View from the Hill: Sam Bush reflects on receiving honorary doctorate

May 16th, 2019

Sam Bush was days away from registering for his freshman year at WKU when he was invited to join a bluegrass band in Louisville. Last weekend Bush received an honorary doctorate as WKU's Amy Bingham tells us in the View from the Hill.

Folk Studies Faculty Member Tim Frandy Featured on "A Public Affair" Podcast

May 16th, 2019

Assistant Professor of Folk Studies Tim Frandy sat down with Esty Dinur, host of "A Public Affair" (WORT), earlier this month to discuss the Sámi, the indigenous peoples of the Nordic countries.

WKU Student United Way presents $1,000 grant to HOTEL INC Street Medicine Program

May 15th, 2019

Through a variety of fundraising efforts over the past year, WKU’s Student United Way raised enough money to award a grant in the amount of $1,000 to HOTEL INC’s Street Medicine Program.

Journey to the Vote Kick-Off

May 14th, 2019

Join WKU partners and local officials for Kick-Off reception and proclamation signing in recognition of 19th Amendment anniversary-- June 4, 2PM Kentucky Room, Kentucky Museum

WKU Forensics Team's Andrea Ambam tops in the nation

May 14th, 2019

WKU’s Andrea Ambam is the most successful speech competitor in America today -- and the most successful in WKU's history.

Journey to the Vote kickoff, proclamation signing June 4 at Kentucky Museum

May 14th, 2019

As part of WKU's Journey to the Vote celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a proclamation signing will be held at 2 p.m. June 4 at the Kentucky Museum.

What's Happening at WKU

May 14th, 2019

Here's a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, May 14, through Saturday, June 1.

10th annual WKU Storm Chase class on road May 18-June 1

May 13th, 2019

WKU student Olivia Cahill will accomplish one goal when the WKU Storm Chase class begins its 10th journey across the Great Plains. Cahill is one of eight students who will leave the WKU campus May 18 for the annual two-week trip.

WKU's 185th Commencement

May 13th, 2019

Celebrate #MuseumsDay and Become a Friend!

May 13th, 2019

May 18th is International Museums Day—a day to celebrate the museums that make our communities better places to live, work, and play. In recognition, the Kentucky Museum is encouraging campus and community members to join their Friends group.

WKU's academic colleges recognize spring 2019 graduates

May 11th, 2019

Congratulations to Potter College graduates and especially English for Secondary Teachers majors Morgan Aldridge, Delaney Lauren Holt, and Allison C. Millay— all three were named Scholars of the College! Way to go!

86 Students Graduate in The Gatton Academy's Twelfth Class

May 11th, 2019

On Saturday, May 11, eighty-six students representing forty-three counties from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky were recognized during The Gatton Academy’s twelfth graduation ceremony in Van Meter Hall.

WKU's academic colleges recognize spring 2019 graduates

May 11th, 2019

WKU’s five academic colleges hosted special ceremonies Saturday at Diddle Arena to individually recognize their graduates and celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2019.

WKU confers 2,677 degrees to spring graduates, presents honorary doctorate

May 10th, 2019

WKU conferred degrees and certificates to 2,677 spring graduates and presented an honorary doctorate to award-winning musician Sam Bush on Friday night at its 185th Commencement.

Austin Stacy recipient of 2019 Connie Foster Student Scholarship

May 10th, 2019

WKU student Austin Stacy is the recipient for the 2019-20 Connie Foster Student Scholarship