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What's Happening at WKU
Aug 20th, 2019
Here's a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 20, through Saturday, September 7.
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WKU PBS receives multiple Emmy Awards
Aug 19th, 2019
WKU PBS, WKU’s Public Television Service, had five individuals recognized for their work at the 55th Annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards August 10 in Louisville.
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Caboni says WKU 'turning a corner' into new academic year
Aug 19th, 2019
WKU is turning a corner and beginning to see results as it begins to implement its 10-year strategic plan, “Climbing to Greater Heights.” That was the message delivered Monday by WKU President Timothy C. Caboni in his Convocation address.
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View from the Hill: Gatton Academy grand piano
Aug 15th, 2019
A new grand piano at The Gatton Academy will benefit students for generations to come. The piano is being dedicated to a professor near and dear to Gatton as Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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2 WKU meteorology students awarded AMS scholarships
Aug 14th, 2019
WKU seniors Dallas McKinney and Olivia Cahill have been awarded scholarships by the American Meteorological Society.
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10th Annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run set for Sept. 18
Aug 13th, 2019
The WKU Army ROTC program will host the 10th Annual Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 18.
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Schulte appointed AVP for Strategy, Performance and Accountability at WKU
Aug 8th, 2019
Dr. Bruce Schulte, Head of the Biology Department at WKU, has been appointed Associate Vice President for Strategy, Performance and Accountability.
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View from the Hill: Greek Village update
Aug 8th, 2019
WKU's Greek housing community has been undergoing a transformation over the last several years. With the start of the fall semester in just over two weeks, WKU's Amy Bingham has an update on the progress in this week's View from the Hill.
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WKU to co-host national drought forum in September
Aug 5th, 2019
Scientists and policymakers from across the nation, including those from the Kentucky Division of Water, will gather Sept. 17-19 at WKU’s Knicely Conference Center to address topics and issues associated with drought.
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WKU Regents elect officers, swear in student regent
Aug 2nd, 2019
The WKU Board of Regents elected new officers and swore in its newest member, Student Regent Will Harris.
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WKU Admissions planning student recruitment events
Aug 2nd, 2019
WKU’s Office of Admissions is planning several events this fall for prospective students and their families.
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'Decades of Spirit' theme announced for Homecoming 2019
Aug 2nd, 2019
The WKU Alumni Association announced that the 2019 Homecoming festivities will be celebrated with a throwback Decades of Spirit theme that celebrates WKU’s heritage and honors its 113 years of tradition.
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View from the Hill: Play Ball Puerto Rico
Aug 1st, 2019
When Hurricane Maria pounded Puerto Rico in 2017 causing $90 billion worth of damage, who would have thought baseball would play a part in the recovery. That’s exactly what’s happening thanks to an idea that originated here in Kentucky.
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View from the Hill: Basket exhibit & conference
Jul 25th, 2019
The practice of basket weaving has been used in cultures around the world for thousands of years. In addition to landing a national basket conference, WKU is hosting an impressive basket exhibit as WKU’s Amy Bingham shows us in the View from the Hill.
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Board of Regents to hold retreat Aug. 1, quarterly meeting Aug. 2
Jul 25th, 2019
The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and quarterly meeting Aug. 1-2.
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WKU PBS Pool Party set for Aug. 4
Jul 23rd, 2019
Get ready for the end of summer WKU PBS Pool Party being held at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 4.
Read MoreHow hot has July 2019 really been?
Jul 23rd, 2019
As residents welcome the advance of cool, dry air across the region, how hot has it been?
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3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2019
Jul 22nd, 2019
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, a nationally recognized public health official and an award-winning professor and mathematician will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.
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Lost River Sessions LIVE on the road in Owensboro July 27
Jul 22nd, 2019
WKU Public Broadcasting is taking Lost River Sessions LIVE on the road this month to Owensboro. On Saturday (July 27), Lost River Sessions LIVE presents Kentucky singer-songwriter Ian Noe at 7 p.m. at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
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View from the Hill: Moon Landing Celebration
Jul 18th, 2019
If you are a space enthusiast, or even if you’re not, WKU’s Hardin Planetarium is the place to be Saturday afternoon (July 20). WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on 50th anniversary celebration of the moon landing in this week’s View from the Hill.
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