WKU News

View from the Hill: WKU students play vital role in Census 2020

Apr 9th, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country, U.S. Census officials say there’s never been a better time to get an accurate census count. WKU’s Amy Bingham looks at the vital role WKU plays in the census in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU Regents committees to meet April 17

Apr 9th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on April 17 at 1 p.m.

High school seniors can self-report GPA to begin admissions process

Apr 7th, 2020

WKU is allowing high school seniors to self-report their GPA to keep the admissions process on track.

WKU offers COVID-19 Learn-On sessions

Apr 7th, 2020

The Office of Global Learning and International Affairs is partnering with the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning to sponsor a series of webinars that will serve to educate students, families and community members about COVID-19 and its impact.

Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex offering Arts at Home with Andee

Apr 7th, 2020

The Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU is offering Arts at Home with Andee, an innovative, virtual art experience program for participants in the Renshaw Early Childhood Center and the Kelly Autism Program Prime Time Program.

Art professors meet challenge to teach online

Apr 3rd, 2020

“Our students have been equally impressive in embracing these new challenges and with their ability to adapt. They are the reason we do this – and we are honored by their continued commitment to their learning and by their faith in us to be their guides"

Topper teacher candidates tackle non-traditional instruction

Apr 2nd, 2020

“Our Topper teacher candidates have stepped up in a big way,” said WKU Office of Professional Educator Services Director, Stephanie Martin, as she reflected on the days leading into alternative learning.

View from the Hill: Hilltopper Hall home to 50 students still on campus

Apr 2nd, 2020

When WKU students were told to return to their homes two weeks ago to finish out the semester online, not everyone had a place to go. About 50 students were relocated to Hilltopper Hall as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.

WKU elephant research project finalist in video contest

Apr 1st, 2020

A WKU elephant conservation research project in Kenya is one of five finalists in a 2020 video contest sponsored by the International Elephant Foundation.

People of WKU - Adrianne Browning

Mar 31st, 2020

Adrianne Browning, Assistant Director for WKU Advising and Career Development Center and Professional Specialist for WKU Gordon Ford College of Business, is the college’s dedicated career coach.

Fermentation microbiology class explores sanitation principles and brewing

Mar 30th, 2020

Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology professor, and his Fermentation Microbiology students are exploring the importance of good sanitization practices and how to isolate and work with pure strains of yeast in the brewing process.

View from the Hill: WKU faculty, staff & students adjust to new virtual reality

Mar 26th, 2020

It’s been almost a full week since WKU adopted a temporary new normal, transitioning to online learning the remainder of the semester. WKU’s Amy Bingham finds out how things are going in this week’s View from the Hill.

6th annual Dance Big Red goes virtual, raises over $34,000

Mar 25th, 2020

Dance Big Red raised over $34,000 virtually to support pediatric heart care for our community's tiniest patients by providing new diagnostic services at Norton Children's Outpatient Center - Bowling Green.

Business student overcomes challenges to continue education

Mar 24th, 2020

It may have taken longer than a decade, but Brandon Johnson is finally completing his second year at WKU.

Faculty come together for innovative teaching and learning

Mar 20th, 2020

Since the announcement to transition to alternate learning environments, more than 500 faculty have rethought how to teach students, and students are processing how they will learn now with all their classes online.

WKU names Ranjit Koodali Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education

Mar 19th, 2020

WKU has named Ranjit Koodali as the new Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education, effective July 1, 2020.

View from the Hill: WKU Commons at Helm Library taking shape

Mar 12th, 2020

Right now there’s a huge construction zone at the top of WKU’s campus but the result will be worth the wait. Helm Library is being transformed into a space called the WKU Commons and WKU’s Amy Bingham gives us a peek inside in the View from the Hill.

COVID-19 Update: President Caboni's News Conference

Mar 11th, 2020

President Timothy C. Caboni announced WKU's response to COVID-19 at a news conference Wednesday.

President's Message: COVID-19 Update

Mar 11th, 2020

CITL presenting webinar on remote teaching technologies

Mar 10th, 2020

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning is offering the webinar “Teaching When Being in the Classroom is Not Possible” several times over the next two weeks.