WKU News

Aug 14th, 2023

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni addressed faculty and staff at the University’s annual Convocation Monday (August 14) in Van Meter Auditorium.

Jun 27th, 2023

Western Kentucky University’s Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will be recognized next month with two 2023 Catalyst Awards.

Jun 1st, 2023

WKU has released the Dean's/President's Lists for the spring 2023 semester.

May 25th, 2023

It’s a new chapter for LifeWorks at WKU thanks to a collaboration with the Warren County Public Library. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on Kentucky’s first library dedicated to the neurodiverse population in this week’s View from the Hill.

May 5th, 2023

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2023 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

May 4th, 2023

Western Kentucky University’s Class of 2023 celebrated the completion of an educational journey disrupted by a global pandemic.

May 1st, 2023

Eleven Western Kentucky University graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Apr 29th, 2023

"Through taking advantage of the countless opportunities WKU provides, I have been blessed with mentors, friendships and lessons that have allowed me to grow and break barriers as a first-generation college student."

Apr 24th, 2023

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 2,800 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2023 Commencement on May 4 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Apr 7th, 2023

Lindsey Powell, a Social Work graduate student from Versailles, is the 2022-23 recipient of WKU’s John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.

Mar 23rd, 2023

WKU’s first Social Work Career Fair is giving students a look at all the various local organizations they can plug into as Amy Bingham shows us in this week’s View from the Hill.

Feb 27th, 2023

The 21st annual Posters-at-the-Capitol event will be held on Thursday (March 2) in Frankfort. Twelve WKU projects will be presented during the showcase of research and creative scholarship from Kentucky’s public universities.

Jan 20th, 2023

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2022 semester.

Jan 19th, 2023

Going to college is a huge transition, especially after a worldwide pandemic. WKU’s College of Health and Human Services launched a student wellness program last fall to help freshmen navigate the changes.

Dec 9th, 2022

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2022 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday.

Dec 8th, 2022

When Alexandra Renee Mohamed lost her home in the December 11 tornadoes, the support she received from the WKU School of Nursing impacted her decision to return to college in January. Almost a year later, she will graduate from Western Kentucky University

Nov 30th, 2022

“I chose WKU because I knew it would give me the best undergraduate experience and set me up for success better than any university in the state.”

Nov 30th, 2022

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize nearly 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on Dec. 9.

Nov 15th, 2022

Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by December 1 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.

Oct 21st, 2022

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents conducted committee meetings on Friday, October 21.