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Civil Engineering student reflects on internship with a leading geohazard mitigation firm
Oct 23rd, 2020
This past summer, Hurley spent 12 weeks with GSI traveling across the United States to various work sites where she interned alongside licensed civil engineers and gained exposure to the field she is pursuing.
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ISEC starts Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative at WKU
Oct 23rd, 2020
On Sunday, October 25, The Cynthia & George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) at WKU will induct 14 students into the Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative in the Downing Student Union Auditorium at 3 p.m.
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3 new WKU Regents take oath of office
Oct 23rd, 2020
The WKU Board of Regents swore in three new members on Friday morning.
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View from the Hill: WKU Percussion performs unique outdoor concert
Oct 22nd, 2020
A big portion of WKU's campus served as the backdrop for an epic outdoor percussion event this week. WKU's Amy Bingham has highlights in this week's View from the Hill.
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WKU featured in 2021 edition of Guide to Green Colleges
Oct 21st, 2020
For the 11th consecutive year, WKU has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®.
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Student gains leadership experience through Spirit Master organization
Oct 21st, 2020
“As a freshman, I decided I wanted to dive into the college experience,” Holt said. “During the H4 retreat, I asked the counselors how to be involved, and that’s where I first learned about the Spirit Master organization.”
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WKU Forensics Team makes debate finals in Central Missouri tourney
Oct 20th, 2020
The WKU Forensics Team reached the final round in Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the virtual Central Missouri University “Missouri Mule” Oct. 16-17.
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WKU alumnus returns to pursue MBA after professional experience
Oct 20th, 2020
“I wanted to choose the school that was going to give me the highest value education,” Cook said. “On my first visit, I decided that this was where I wanted to go. I ended up not applying anywhere else. I thought, ‘this is it – this is where I’m going.’”
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WKU's Panhellenic Council earns national recognition
Oct 19th, 2020
WKU’s Panhellenic Council has been recognized with the top award presented by the National Panhellenic Conference.
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WKU Regents committees to meet Oct. 23
Oct 16th, 2020
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 23 in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall and via Zoom.
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View from the Hill: WKU receives Tobacco-Free Campus award
Oct 15th, 2020
The year 2020 marked the beginning of WKU’s journey as a smoke-free campus. Now the university is being recognized with a tobacco-free award as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Senior student represents WKU on KHIMA committee
Oct 14th, 2020
WKU senior Keisjia Mitchell is a second-generation college student pursuing her baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management (HIM).
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WKU to test emergency communication systems Oct. 15
Oct 14th, 2020
At 10:15 a.m. Thursday, WKU Police will conduct a test of WKU’s outdoor warning and text messaging alert systems in conjunction with the national Earthquake Awareness Exercise known as the “Great American Shake Out.”
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Math professor's calculus video series adds up to student success
Oct 13th, 2020
Dr. Ozkan Ozer, an assistant professor of Mathematics at WKU, has found a simple formula to solve the complex problem of student learning and retention in calculus courses.
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WKU Forensics Team wins Illinois State University tournament
Oct 12th, 2020
The WKU Forensics Team placed first in sweepstakes at the Illinois State University “Back to the Nest” tournament the weekend of Oct. 10-11. The team also competed successfully in debate at the Steve Hunt Classic, hosted by Lewis and Clark College.
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Sarah Harne crowned 2020 Homecoming queen
Oct 9th, 2020
Sarah Harne of Liberty was crowned WKU’s 2020 Homecoming queen on Friday night.
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2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Report
Oct 9th, 2020
The 2020 Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is now available on the WKU Police website.
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View from the Hill: 'Maskerade' a fitting theme for Homecoming 2020
Oct 8th, 2020
“Maskerade” is the theme of Homecoming this week at Western Kentucky University. It’s extremely fitting for 2020 as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU Forensics Team wins Alabama tournament
Oct 7th, 2020
The WKU Forensics Team continued its fast start to the season by taking first place in sweepstakes at the Dr. Frank Thompson Jr. Crimson Classic and placed second at the second half of the Virginia is for Lovers swing tournament,
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Special Education graduate student joins efforts to combat teacher shortage
Oct 6th, 2020
Franklin native and teacher Charley Jo Allen is pursuing her master’s degree in special education through WKU’s Project PREP initiative.
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