WKU News

Sep 29th, 2022

Growing needs in the health care industry prompted WKU to establish a separate college for health and human services 20 years ago. WKU’s Amy Bingham takes a look at the growth of CHHS in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 28th, 2022

WKU student Elliott Pope is the winner of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2022 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

Sep 27th, 2022

Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 27, through Saturday, October 15.

Sep 26th, 2022

The WKU Forensics Team kicked off the 2022-2023 season by hosting its annual Fall Tournament the weekend of September 23-25.

Sep 23rd, 2022

For the 10th consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has earned national recognition as a “Best for Vets” school by Military Times.

Sep 22nd, 2022

WKU’s Dental Hygiene program is celebrating a milestone next month during Homecoming weekend. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on “50 years of Dental Hygiene on the Hill” in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 21st, 2022

New WKU meteorology faculty members Dr. Jerald (Jerry) Brotzge and Dr. Zachary Suriano are excited to join a program that is poised for more growth and student success.

Sep 19th, 2022

WKU Global Learning and International Affairs (WKU Global) will host the Global Learning Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 21) in the lobby and Multi-Purpose Room (HCIC 1011) of the Honors College and International Center (HCIC).

Sep 19th, 2022

Western Kentucky University will host an event during Homecoming Week 2022 to honor the families of descendants of Jonesville.

Sep 16th, 2022

More than 600 fourth-graders from Allen and Warren counties will participate in the 25th annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Days® program on Thursday (Sept. 22) at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.

Sep 15th, 2022

A Glasgow company that’s recognized globally for innovative conveyor systems is reaping the benefits of a WKU and Gatton Academy alum. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how Nathan Lasley is making a big impact at SpanTech in this week’s View from the H

Sep 14th, 2022

Sep 13th, 2022

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend Sept. 30-Oct. 2 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2022 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Troy.

Sep 12th, 2022

This year’s WKU vs. MTSU Blood Battle Blood Drive will be held September 26-28 at Preston Health and Activities Center.

Sep 12th, 2022

Wheels, the leading last-mile, shared electric mobility platform, announced an exclusive partnership with Western Kentucky University through E&I Cooperative Services which provided an efficient way to add micromobility to their campus.

Sep 8th, 2022

A college degree more than 40 years in the making has finally become a reality for a Tennessee man who says WKU made him the person he is today. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on his nostalgic return to campus in this week’s View from the Hill.

Sep 8th, 2022

On September 10 and 11, WKU Global Learning and International Affairs (WKU Global) hosts the Mobile Mexican Consulate at the Honors College and International Center (HCIC).

Sep 6th, 2022

Dr. Ato Quayson, winner of the 2021 Warren-Brooks Award, will visit WKU on Friday, September 16, to accept the award and give a guest lecture on his award-winning book, Tragedy and Postcolonial Literature (Cambridge University Press, 2021).

Sep 2nd, 2022

A beloved WKU professor and a successful business executive and community leader will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Sep 1st, 2022

This week’s groundbreaking of a WKU Soccer/Softball Complex is especially sweet for both head coaches whose histories with the programs date back to the beginning. WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.