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McQuaide selected to participate in the NIH College Summer to Advance College Research (CSOAR) Program
Sep 25th, 2020
Lauren McQuaide, a junior from Columbia who studies chemistry and biology, was selected for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) College Summer Opportunities to Advance Research (CSOAR) program to conduct biomedical research for the summer of 2020.
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White Squirrel Weather named 2020 Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence
Sep 22nd, 2020
White Squirrel Weather at WKU has been recognized as a 2020 Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence by NOAA and the National Weather Service Louisville Forecast Office.
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Kentucky's climate becoming wetter, state climatologist says
Sep 11th, 2020
State climatologist Stuart Foster says if you think Kentucky’s climate is becoming wetter, you’re probably right.
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View from the Hill: Physics professor adds home studio to create virtual content
Sep 10th, 2020
A WKU Physics professor has gone the extra mile to deliver high quality content to his students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. WKU’s Amy Bingham shows us how he transformed his basement into a recording studio in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Kentucky Mesonet at WKU to play key role in NSF-funded research project
Sep 8th, 2020
The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU will play a key role in a $5 million National Science Foundation project aimed at making further advances in near-term forecasts that can be critical in active and severe weather situations.
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WKU faculty members participating in innovation programs
Sep 4th, 2020
WKU faculty members Moon-Soo Kim and Jason Crandall are participating in statewide programs for entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Senior electrical engineering student gains experience with product testing
Jul 17th, 2020
"It didn't seem right to just read about circuits, physics, math, and whatever else without looking at how these things get applied in the real world,” said senior Landon Owens, an electrical engineering major.
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Biology faculty member revisits research on piranhas
Jul 13th, 2020
For the past two decades, WKU biologist Steve Huskey has studied the feeding habits of various species of fish from sharks and goliath groupers to bass and bluegill. Now he’s revisiting another research subject – piranha.
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SKyTeach co-director honored by UTeach STEM Educators Association
Jul 7th, 2020
Dr. Martha M. Day, Associate Professor of Science Education and SKyTeach Co-Director at WKU, is the 2020 recipient of the UTeach STEM Educators Association’s Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award.
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Kentucky Climate Center webinar series provides updates on climatic conditions
Jun 30th, 2020
In partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System and in coordination with the Midwest Drought Early Warning System, the Kentucky Climate Center presents the Kentucky Monthly Climate Perspective on Drought and Hydrologic Conditions.
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WKU Spring 2020 Dean's/President's Lists
Jun 17th, 2020
WKU has released the honors lists for the spring 2020 semester.
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WKU announces spring 2020 Scholars of the College
May 26th, 2020
WKU is recognizing 43 spring 2020 graduates as Scholars of the College.
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View from the Hill: WKU's ASCE Student Chapter earns prestigious award
May 21st, 2020
WKU’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is getting worldwide recognition. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the Robert Ridgway Student Chapter Award in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU confers degrees to spring graduates in virtual ceremony
May 15th, 2020
While planning for a traditional commencement celebration this fall, WKU conferred degrees and certificates to more than 2,600 spring graduates in a virtual ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Minton Award recipient grateful to mentor, others at WKU
May 12th, 2020
Ava K. Fergerson of Bowling Green is wrapping up her WKU career at the top as the recipient of the 2019-2020 John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.
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Biology and Political Science student pursues passion for public health
May 6th, 2020
When applying for colleges four years ago, WKU senior Conner Hounshell from La Grange sought unique opportunities to learn paired with a personal education. After touring campus and meeting with the staff of the Mahurin Honors College, he discovered his p
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WKU to confer degrees in virtual ceremony on May 15
May 6th, 2020
Hilltoppers, as we count down the days until we come together for Commencement this fall, join us in celebrating our nearly 2,700 spring 2020 graduates virtually.
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Ogden Foundation Scholar takes advantage of opportunities
Apr 30th, 2020
Dallas McKinney of Mayfield is being recognized as the spring 2020 Ogden Foundation Scholar, WKU’s top undergraduate academic award.
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WKU GIS program playing key role in COVID-19 response
Apr 28th, 2020
WKU’s GIS program is playing a key role in connecting volunteers with people in need as part of an online COVID-19 Community Action Center for Bowling Green and Warren County.
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Modeling HEROs in the Time of COVID-19
Apr 24th, 2020
In light of faculty concerns about how they and their students are coping with the impact of COVID-19, I wanted to summarize practical implications of some interesting research on resilience and how individuals cope with challenging times.
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