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2 WKU meteorology students awarded AMS scholarships
Aug 14th, 2019
WKU seniors Dallas McKinney and Olivia Cahill have been awarded scholarships by the American Meteorological Society.
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WKU to co-host national drought forum in September
Aug 5th, 2019
Scientists and policymakers from across the nation, including those from the Kentucky Division of Water, will gather Sept. 17-19 at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center to address topics and issues associated with drought.
Read MoreHow hot has July 2019 really been?
Jul 23rd, 2019
As residents welcome the advance of cool, dry air across the region, how hot has it been?
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View from the Hill: Moon Landing Celebration
Jul 18th, 2019
If you are a space enthusiast, or even if you’re not, WKU’s Hardin Planetarium is the place to be Saturday afternoon (July 20). WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on 50th anniversary celebration of the moon landing in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Veteran focuses on research during time at WKU
Jul 9th, 2019
WKU Psychological Sciences graduate student Jeffrey Powers’ research will help inform new interventions for potential adolescent suicide. This important research area was not something Powers randomly came across though.
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View from the Hill: Veteran focuses on research at WKU
Jul 9th, 2019
How do you go from dropping out of high school to pursuing your PhD? It’s happening for a veteran who is finishing up his master’s degree at WKU. WKU's Amy Bingham has his story in the View from the Hill.
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WKU concrete canoe team finishes fifth in nation
Jun 10th, 2019
WKU civil engineering students finished fifth overall in the 2019 National Concrete Canoe Competition last weekend in Melbourne, Florida.
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Kentucky Mesonet at WKU moves station to Ephram White Park
Jun 6th, 2019
The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU has relocated one of its Warren County stations to Ephram White Park.
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WKU concrete canoe team participating in 2019 national competition
Jun 5th, 2019
WKU civil engineering students will be competing Thursday-Saturday (June 6-8) in the 2019 National Concrete Canoe Competition in Melbourne, Florida.
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10th annual WKU Storm Chase class on road May 18-June 1
May 13th, 2019
WKU student Olivia Cahill will accomplish one goal when the WKU Storm Chase class begins its 10th journey across the Great Plains. Cahill is one of eight students who will leave the WKU campus May 18 for the annual two-week trip.
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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.
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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: Concrete Canoe Team
Apr 26th, 2019
For nearly three decades WKU’s concrete canoe team has been competing, often making it all the way to nationals. This year is no exception as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU civil engineering students have successful year
Apr 24th, 2019
WKU civil engineering students have had their most impressive year to date. The ASCE student chapter is a finalist for the Ridgeway Award. The Concrete Canoe team advanced to national competition.
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Breckinridge County Middle School student wins Kentucky Geographic Bee
Apr 12th, 2019
Taylor Smith of Irvington, an eighth-grader at Breckinridge County Middle School, took top honors at the 2019 Kentucky Geographic Bee on March 29 at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center.
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View from the Hill: Center for Energy Systems
Apr 11th, 2019
Whether it’s the pillow you sleep on or the sound your washing machine makes, there’s a good chance a WKU engineering student played a part in the research. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the hands-on applied research at the Center for Energy Systems.
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WKU Civil Engineering teams competing in regional events
Apr 11th, 2019
WKU Civil Engineering students will be participating in regional competitions this weekend in Akron, Ohio.
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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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2019 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition March 29
Mar 27th, 2019
One hundred fourth- through eighth-graders from across Kentucky will compete Friday (March 29) in the 2019 Kentucky State National Geographic Bee at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Road.
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