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![WKU PBS recognized at Ohio Valley Emmy Awards](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12077.jpg)
Jul 25th, 2024
WKU PBS, Western Kentucky University’s Public Television Service, was nominated for awards in three categories at the 60th annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards, and it received one statue in the “Audio, Post-Produced” category.
View Article![Lee Robertson: The Legacy of ‘Mr. Western’](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12074.jpg)
Jul 23rd, 2024
A memorial service for Lee Robertson will begin at 2 p.m. July 28 at State Street United Methodist Church followed by a celebratory gathering at 3:30 p.m. at the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center.
View Article![What's Happening at WKU](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/5940.jpg)
Jul 23rd, 2024
Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, July 23, through Saturday, August 10.
View ArticleJul 15th, 2024
The Continuing the Journey: Lunch and Conversation welcomed descendants of Jonesville to campus to hear updates from the Jonesville Reconciliation Workgroup and discuss ideas and plans.
View Article![Governor adds Helm to WKU Board of Regents](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12066.jpg)
Jul 12th, 2024
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Derrick G. Helm of Jamestown to the Board of Regents of Western Kentucky University.
View Article![WKU IDST 100 Course Development Team wins Catalyst Award](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12065.jpg)
Jul 11th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University IDST 100 Course Development Team of Catie Weaver, Alicia Pennington, Ara Sprouse, and Brittney Sholar has been named winners of the Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning.
View Article![Basham to serve as Interim Executive Director of WKU Public Media](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12064.jpg)
Jul 11th, 2024
Jordan Basham has assumed the role of Interim Executive Director of WKU Public Media.
View Article![Remembering Lee Robertson](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12058.jpg)
Jul 3rd, 2024
The WKU Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement team is sad to share of the passing of J. Lee Robertson (’50, ’57) on July 3, 2024.
View Article![WKU Board of Regents approves fiscal year 2025 budget, 2% salary increase pool](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12026.jpg)
Jun 7th, 2024
During a special called meeting on Friday, June 7, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university’s operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025.
View Article![WKU Regents to conduct special called budget meeting, committee meetings June 7](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12024.jpg)
Jun 5th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct a special called budget meeting followed by committee meetings beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.
View Article![WKU Spring 2024 Dean's/President's Lists](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12020.jpg)
![Dr. Josh Durkee named CUSA Faculty Achievement Award winner](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12019.jpg)
May 30th, 2024
Dr. Josh Durkee, University Meteorologist and Vice Chair of WKU’s Department of Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS), is one of 10 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award winners.
View ArticleMay 30th, 2024
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announced that the Homecoming 2024 celebration will take place from November 14-16.
View ArticleMay 22nd, 2024
The WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience presented its awards last week.
View Article![WKU maintains STARS Silver rating for sustainability achievements](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12007.jpg)
May 21st, 2024
For the fifth time since 2012, WKU has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
View Article![Abigail Willhoite to represent WKU in 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/12006.jpg)
May 20th, 2024
Abigail Willhoite, a May graduate from Frankfort, will represent Western Kentucky University as one of 15 candidates vying for the crown of 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen this weekend in Pineville.
View ArticleMay 17th, 2024
Western Kentucky University celebrates the successful completion of its inaugural cohort of the Career Launch program, a transformative four-week immersive experience designed to equip students with essential skills for navigating the hidden job market.
View ArticleMay 15th, 2024
WKU’s Bike4Alz Team 12 will begin its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research next week.
View ArticleMay 14th, 2024
Western Kentucky University supporters can now share their school pride with the new affinity College Visa® debit card from U.S. Bank. The card launched on May 12, 2024, and features the famous Hilltoppers mascot, Big Red.
View Article![WKU Weather Alert for May 8, 2024](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11988.jpg)
May 8th, 2024
All WKU campuses will close at noon CDT today (May 8) due to potentially severe weather.
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