WKU News

Jul 15th, 2021

As part of Project PREP, nine WKU graduate students in the special education and speech language pathology programs are participating in Camp COLLAB (Communicate with Others, Listen, Learn and Activate Brainpower).

Jul 7th, 2021

Dr. Beckie Stobaugh, professor in WKU’s School of Teacher Education, recently spent 15 days in Colombia (June 15-30) as part of the Fulbright Specialist Program.

Jun 24th, 2021

For the ninth consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has earned national recognition as a “Best for Vets” school by Military Times.

Jun 17th, 2021

Western Kentucky University will use a $1.92 million federal grant to improve the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the counseling workforce.

Jun 2nd, 2021

WKU has released the Dean's/President's Lists for the spring 2021 semester.

May 8th, 2021

In a ceremony delayed by a global pandemic, members of Western Kentucky University’s Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation in person Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

May 7th, 2021

A long overdue Commencement ceremony will be held this weekend for WKU’s Class of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an abrupt ending to their college careers and those returning are excited to get some closure.

May 4th, 2021

WKU recognized 46 spring 2021 graduates as Scholars of the College as part of Commencement ceremonies on May 1.

May 1st, 2021

The Class of 2021 holds a special place in the heart of Western Kentucky University, President Timothy C. Caboni told graduates on Saturday.

Apr 30th, 2021

The Hilltopper Army ROTC Program commissioned 23 graduates as second lieutenants in a ceremony Friday afternoon at Diddle Arena.

Apr 26th, 2021

WKU will celebrate nearly 4,200 graduates during Fall 2020/Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies Saturday (May 1) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 26th, 2021

WKU has announced the winners of the second annual Distinguished Educator Awards.

Apr 23rd, 2021

“There was always so much energy in the crowd and I loved being able to cheer on my Hilltoppers along with my friends,” Bendson said. “I believe that The Spirit does make the Master, and I have shown that through the years of being a Hilltopper.”

Apr 14th, 2021

WKU today announced the 2021 finalists of the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences’ Distinguished Educator Awards.

Apr 7th, 2021

WKU will extend its educator discount to teachers in Kentucky’s border states. The decision comes on the heels of the $350 Kentucky Educator Discount announced last summer.

Mar 25th, 2021

Nominations are now open for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame 2021 class.

Mar 18th, 2021

WKU’s Talley Family Counseling Center implemented weekly virtual sessions known as “Talley Talks” and they have been a huge success as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

Mar 10th, 2021

Leadership opportunities are a natural part of the military’s rank system, but Materkowski found that the skills she learned during her time in Space Force are better applied once she pursued a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from WKU.

Feb 19th, 2021

WKU is once again recognized as a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the field’s most comprehensive database for career training, education and family resources.

Feb 3rd, 2021

“In my career, if I can make a difference in just one child’s life, that is success," said Jackson Purcell, WKU IECE student.