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View from the Hill: Mother, daughter graduating together
Dec 12th, 2019
More than 1,300 fall graduates will be recognized in ceremonies on Saturday, including a mother and daughter marking this milestone together. The two also have served in the military as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU to recognize 1,366 fall graduates at Dec. 14 ceremonies
Dec 12th, 2019
WKU’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,300 fall graduates in ceremonies on Dec. 14.
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Grad shares inspiring story on perseverance and leadership
Dec 11th, 2019
Cadet Justin Lawson, a graduate student in the Organizational Leadership program from Elizabethtown, will graduate with his master’s degree and commission as a second lieutenant this week. He will begin active duty as an armor officer. After completing h
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2 selected for induction into Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame
Nov 12th, 2019
Wanda Carol Clouse of Barbourville and Lynn Riedling of Louisville have been selected as members of the 12th class of the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame.
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Best Buddies' pairs bring friendship and fashion
Nov 6th, 2019
Best Buddies hosted one of their largest fundraisers of the year on November 6, Fashion for Friendship, but the heart of organization takes place behind the scenes every week in pairs.
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Seized opportunities impact Moore and other students' success
Oct 31st, 2019
WKU graduate student Lamario Moore came from Jackson, Mississippi to Western Kentucky University for one reason. His one reason will ultimately benefit not only his academic career, but the success of many other WKU students.
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WKU to observe Veterans Day at ceremony on Nov. 11
Oct 31st, 2019
WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreElementary 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreStudent 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.
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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.
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