WKU News

Jan 19th, 2021

Today, we begin what I hope is our final semester living and working alongside the COVID-19 virus on our Hill.

Jan 15th, 2021

As we look forward to the start of classes on Jan. 19, please take a moment to review this short video for reminders and changes we can expect as we continue to live alongside COVID-19.

Dec 1st, 2020

As you have likely heard, SGA (unanimously) and Faculty Senate (40-9) passed resolutions for WKU to reinstitute the emergency PDF option from the spring semester for the current fall semester.

Nov 19th, 2020

Recent media reports about contact tracing performed by state and regional public health officials has prompted questions and comments on campus.

Nov 18th, 2020

As a result of the continued escalation of COVID-19 cases across Kentucky, Governor Beshear announced today a number of measures intended to slow the spread of the virus

Nov 12th, 2020

This afternoon, the Bowling Green/Warren County Coronavirus Workgroup addressed the citizens of Warren County with an update on the escalating number of positive COVID-19 cases in our community and the resulting effects on our healthcare system.

Nov 11th, 2020

In anticipation of rising COVID-19 cases this fall, the Big Red Restart calendar released over the summer calls for in-person instruction to end on Friday, November 20, with the final two weeks of instruction and finals week being completed virtually.

Nov 9th, 2020

I want to begin this update by saying thank you. Thank you for your commitment to WKU and our students.

Oct 29th, 2020

The entire WKU community is to be commended on the collective actions taken to restart and move through the fall 2020 semester amid COVID-19.

Oct 28th, 2020

Together we have managed to navigate one of the most challenging semesters in WKU?s history and we still have a few weeks to go.

Oct 19th, 2020

As we continue to monitor COVID-19 cases on campus and work to mitigate its spread, I want to thank you again for your support of WKU’s Healthy on the Hill operations this fall.

Sep 29th, 2020

We are about a third of the way into this semester and that means fifth week check-ins should have been submitted yesterday.

Sep 14th, 2020

We’ve had a very good start to this unusual semester, but as we move into the fourth week of classes, we must remain vigilant to effectively minimize the number of new COVID-19 cases in our WKU community.

Sep 9th, 2020

I appreciate the true WKU Spirit that everyone is exhibiting by working together to educate our students in a safe and responsible manner. Today, I’d like to provide an update on several topics that are likely of interest to employees.

Sep 7th, 2020

Last week, after Kacy and I had dinner at Fresh Foods, we walked across campus, checking in on how our students were handling the changes to which we all are adjusting.

Aug 28th, 2020

Thank you for an incredibly successful restart of our campuses this week. I’m proud of the way in which you continue to respond to the challenges we face.

Aug 28th, 2020

WKU’s COVID-19 dashboard update for Aug. 28.

Aug 24th, 2020

Welcome home! We are incredibly excited to see our WKU Family back on the Hill and to begin a new year together!

Aug 19th, 2020

As we quickly approach the first day of classes, I am writing to thank you for all you have done to prepare WKU for the return of students to the Hill.

Aug 18th, 2020

It is my pleasure to welcome you back to a new academic year on the Hill!