WKU News

Message from President Caboni - Flu Shots

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.

Message from Provost Stevens - Update from the Provost

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.

Message from Provost Stevens - Update from the Provost

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.

Message from EVP Howarth - Campus Update

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.

Message from President Caboni - Student Success this Fall

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.

Message from President Caboni - Restart Update

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.

WKU COVID-19 testing dashboard update for Aug. 28

Aug 28th, 2020

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

Message from President Caboni - Welcome Home, Hilltoppers!

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!

Message from EVP Howarth - Campus Update

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.

Message from Provost Stevens - Updates from the Provost

Aug 18th, 2020

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

Message From President Caboni - More Restart Resources Posted and Faculty and Staff Convocation Reminder

Aug 13th, 2020

I appreciate all those who participated in the Faculty and Staff Open Forum last week, as well as our panelists who supported both the Faculty and Staff and the two Student and Family Open Forums

Message From President Caboni - Potential Delay of K-12 In-Person Instruction in Kentucky

Aug 12th, 2020

On Monday, Governor Beshear made the recommendation that schools in Kentucky delay in-person instruction until at least September 28

Message from Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, Steve Rey - GGC@WKU Hours of Operation

Jul 31st, 2020

GGC@WKU (Health Services Clinic) will begin operations back on campus beginning August 3, 2020.

Message from President Caboni - COVID-19 Update; Faculty and Staff Open Forum Details

Jul 31st, 2020

WKU has launched a new website, wku.edu/healthyonthehill, to support the reopening preparations underway across the institution. This site will serve as the main repository of both our Big Red Restart and Healthy on the Hill strategies and plans...

Message from Provost Stevens - Updates from the Provost

Jul 23rd, 2020

I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy. One of our WKU initiatives this summer has been to film several short videos describing what students can expect as they return to campus. Here is the link to the academic affairs video.

Message from Environmental Health & Safety Director, David Oliver -Information Regarding WKU Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jul 23rd, 2020

WKU has engaged with key partners in the areas of public health and health care delivery to support critical aspects of the Big Red Restart.

Message from Chief Facilities Officer Bryan Russell - How to request PPE and Printable Signage

Jul 8th, 2020

After receiving several questions on how to request PPE materials and building signage, I thought I would send out this information.

Message from Associate Provost Global Learning and International Affairs, John Sunnygard - Update on the Impact of Immigration Changes for Fall 2020

Jul 8th, 2020

We are grateful to the many WKU community members who have expressed concern over recent changes to immigration procedures for our international students.

Message from the Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness Steve Rey - 2020 Summer Preston Center Opening

Jul 2nd, 2020

The Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center will be open to its patrons and guests beginning on Monday, July 13, 2020 and operating on a modified schedule throughout the months of July and August.

Message from Provost Stevens - Response to WKU Chapter of AAUP and WKU Senate Executive Committee joint statement

Jun 25th, 2020