WKU News

LifeWorks at WKU breaks ground on residential complex

Oct 21st, 2019

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni, representatives from the Board of Directors of LifeWorks at WKU and local officials broke ground Monday (Oct. 21) on a two-year residential program.

Annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing

Oct 21st, 2019

The 23rd annual Mary Ellen and Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing was held Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Kentucky Museum.

WKU Forensics Team wins Central Missouri debate tournaments

Oct 21st, 2019

The WKU Forensics Team won the team sweepstakes championships at both debate tournaments hosted by the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, the weekend of Oct. 19-20.

Allyson Taylor crowned WKU Homecoming queen

Oct 19th, 2019

Allyson Taylor of Lancaster was crowned WKU’s 2019 Homecoming queen on Saturday (Oct. 19).

WKU in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox Students Honored at Fort Knox Graduation Ceremony

Oct 18th, 2019

Six WKU students were recognized at a Fort Knox Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, October 17.

WKU in Glasgow and BC Skills to Host Hackathon Competition in December

Oct 18th, 2019

Western Kentucky University in Glasgow and BC Skills are hosting Topper Hacks, a hackathon competition for next-gen innovators and entrepreneurs in grades 5-9 at Barren County Schools.

Dr. Stephen Locke: From Econ Student to Professor

Oct 18th, 2019

WKU honors students at Nashville area luncheon

Oct 17th, 2019

The Mahurin Honors College at WKU honored 27 students from 15 high schools in the Nashville area for their academic achievements.

Women Entrepreneurship Week Features Three Prominent Speakers

Oct 17th, 2019

View from the Hill: Former Homecoming queens reminisce

Oct 17th, 2019

"Decades of Spirit" is this year’s Homecoming theme at WKU, a chance to celebrate traditions from the University’s 113-year history. WKU’s Amy Bingham sits down with some former Homecoming queens to reminisce in this week’s View from the Hill.

RSA Alum Completes 15th Anniversary of the Maryland Club Open

Oct 17th, 2019

Homecoming Event Parking

Oct 17th, 2019

Saturday, Oct 19th

ALERT: Transit Changes on Friday October 18th

Oct 17th, 2019

Homecoming Parade

Professional Selling Team Competes in AT&T National Sales Competition

Oct 16th, 2019

Parking Lot Closings for Homecoming Oct 19th

Oct 16th, 2019

Homecoming Football Game Sat, Oct 19th

Street and Lot Closings During Homecoming Parade

Oct 16th, 2019

Friday, Oct 18th

Using student data, WKU researchers aim to improve learning

Oct 15th, 2019

The average person spends as much as 12 hours per day consuming media, both traditional and online. That time spent in front of screens can introduce our brains to more than 30 gigabytes of information each day.

Crazy credits: An inside look at WKU's gun range course

Oct 15th, 2019

WKU Hosting Scholarship Workshop on Nov. 17 for Incoming Freshmen Students

Oct 15th, 2019

Our department is hosting a Scholarship Workshop for college-bound high school seniors. This free event will take place on WKU’s campus on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CST at Jody Richards Hall, Room 166.

Changes to Scholarship Program for Incoming Freshmen Students

Oct 15th, 2019

Beginning in the Fall of 2020, WKU will no longer utilize ACT scores to award most academic merit-based and targeted scholarships for incoming freshmen. For more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/news/articles/index.php?view=article&articleid=8075.