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10th Annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run set for Sept. 18

Aug 13th, 2019

The WKU Army ROTC program will host the 10th Annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 18.

WKU Young Male Leadership Academy students attend summer camp, national conference

Jul 10th, 2019

Students from the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy participated in a summer camp hosted by WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and attended the Educators Rising National Conference.

View from the Hill: Graduate is first special education major from KAP

May 23rd, 2019

A recent WKU graduate made history by becoming the first special education major from the Kelly Autism Program. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on how KAP made such a difference in this week’s View from the Hill.

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.

Elementary Education major awarded first Passport to the World Scholarship

May 8th, 2019

The CEBS International Education Committee has awarded the first Passport to the World Scholarship to Emily Blake Williams, an Elementary Education major from Henderson.

Ed.D. graduate will continue research as visiting scholar for American Board of Family Medicine

May 7th, 2019

“I've always wanted to go higher academically. The Ed.D. program was a perfect fit,” said Zack Ward of Owensboro, who will graduate Friday with a Doctor of Education degree with an emphasis on Organizational Leadership.

WKU to recognize more than 2,650 graduates at 185th Commencement

Apr 29th, 2019

WKU will confer degrees and certificates to more than 2,650 graduates, recognize top undergraduate and graduate students and present an honorary doctorate to bluegrass musician Sam Bush at its 185th Commencement on May 10.

View from the Hill: Student research spans all disciplines at conference

Mar 28th, 2019

Close to 400 students put their research projects on display recently at the 49th annual Student Research Conference. WKU's Amy Bingham takes a closer look at three of the presenters in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU to recognize 2019 faculty award winners April 16

Mar 25th, 2019

WKU annually recognizes outstanding contributions by faculty members in the areas of Teaching, Research & Creativity, Public Service, Student Advisement, and Part-Time Teaching. The 2019 college award winners will be recognized on April 16.

View from the Hill: New Teacher Academy wraps up first year

Mar 21st, 2019

When state funding was cut for the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, the Warren County School district took matters into its own hands by partnering with WKU’s School of Teacher Education. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the partnership.

Student develops curriculum inspired by the hottest colors

Mar 19th, 2019

Madison Wells, a senior from Morgantown who majors in Middle School Science Education, created a curriculum that utilizes technology to solve real-world problems in a way that engages students.

Young Male Leadership Academy students honored at state conference

Mar 19th, 2019

On March 5, 20 participants in the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy competed in the Educators Rising State Conference at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center.

View from the Hill: Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inductee

Mar 14th, 2019

The Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame has a new inductee. WKU’s Amy Bingham introduces us to her in this week's View from the Hill.

Teacher Hall of Fame inductee 'has had a lasting impact'

Mar 14th, 2019

Nancy Hall Duncan of Versailles was inducted Wednesday into the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame.

2 WKU faculty members join KYhirED Advisory Board

Feb 12th, 2019

The South Central Workforce Development Board, on behalf of the KYhirED scholarship program, announced the addition of three KYhirED Advisory Board members: Dr. Sally Ray, Heather Rogers and Dr. Daniel Super.