WKU Glasgow News

Jun 24th, 2019

WKU Continuing & Professional Development partnered with the Ogden College of Science & Engineering to host a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) workshop for food industry professionals.

May 7th, 2019

May 6th, 2019

In partnership with Somerset Community College's new University Center of Southern Kentucky, WKU will offer SKyTeach, a hybrid middle grades math and science teacher education program for students in the Somerset region.

May 2nd, 2019

WKU honored the Spring Graduating Class of 2019 at Graduand, a pre-commencement ceremony for students who have completed at least one-fourth of their degree at WKU in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox. Thirty-seven students attended the ceremony on May 1.

Apr 30th, 2019

WKU Career and Workforce Development is pleased to offer training for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam and the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Exam.

Apr 25th, 2019

WKU faculty and staff recognized the Glasgow Business & Professional Women’s Club for the lasting impact the B&PW has made on WKU higher education within the region.

Apr 12th, 2019

Summer is a great time for any college student to earn credit at WKU! Classes are flexible, and scholarships are available.

Apr 10th, 2019

WKU in Glasgow is now hosting Topper Orientation Programs for the Fall 2019 semester. Students can meet faculty, staff and students, get advised, register for classes and more!

Apr 1st, 2019

Western Kentucky University 2019 fall registration begins on April 2 and academic advisors are meeting with students across the region to prepare.

Jan 8th, 2019

A new CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT healthcare career training course will be begin January 22 at WKU in Glasgow.

Dec 14th, 2018

Twelve WKU students were honored at the Fall 2018 Graduand Ceremony on Thursday, December 13

Dec 13th, 2018

Twenty-one WKU staff have been selected for the 2019 WKU Staff Leadership Institute.

Nov 26th, 2018

Twenty-two military instructors from around the U.S. recently completed the Master Educator Course (MEC) and were honored at a Closing Ceremony at Fort Knox.

Nov 9th, 2018

The WKU in Glasgow has launched a free Student Business Accelerator for WKU students who would like to start their own business.

Oct 29th, 2018

WKU now offers an Online Educational Leadership Doctoral (Ed.D.) Program with a specialization in Organizational Leadership

Oct 29th, 2018

Larry Gildersleeve was recognized by the Society for Lifelong Learning at WKU (SLL) during the 18th Annual WKU Summit Awards.

Oct 26th, 2018

Dr. Nicholas L. Brake was presented with the 2018 Volunteer of the Year award on behalf of WKU in Owensboro last night (Oct. 25) at the 18th Annual WKU Summit Awards.

Oct 26th, 2018

Metcalfe County Superintendent Dr. Benny Lile was presented with the 2018 Volunteer of the Year award on behalf of WKU in Glasgow last night (Oct. 25) at the 18th Annual WKU Summit Awards.

Sep 12th, 2018

Aug 28th, 2018

Through a partnership between the WKU Department of Political Science and the WKU Division of Extended Learning & Outreach (DELO), WKU now offers a 100% online Local Government Graduate Certificate designed for working professionals.

Aug 21st, 2018

Students from WKU regional campuses recently completed their Bachelor of Social Work degrees. Graduates completed extensive 400-hour field practicum and presented their research findings.

Aug 16th, 2018

Join us as we cheer on the Hilltoppers at the new BCHS football field!

Aug 13th, 2018

WKU is making it more convenient for VA students in the Elizabethtown area to utilize their VA educational benefits. Beginning this month, a WKU representative will meet students at the WKU Elizabethtown office to provide assistance and answer questions.

Jul 18th, 2018

The Society for Lifelong Learning at WKU (SLL) will host its annual fall Open House on Sunday, August 26 from 2-4 p.m.

Jul 10th, 2018

Through a partnership with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, WKU will bring the ROTC program to the Hardin County area.

May 25th, 2018

Metcalfe County Superintendent Dr. Benny Lile was presented with the 2018 Volunteer of the Year award on behalf of WKU in Glasgow last night (Oct. 25) at the 18th Annual WKU Summit Awards.

May 15th, 2018

Many college students must balance classes with family and work responsibilities. That’s why WKU offers flexible course options that help students fit classes into their schedules. 

May 14th, 2018

Many college students must balance classes with family and work responsibilities. That’s why WKU offers flexible course options that help students fit classes into their schedules. 

May 5th, 2018

Jenna Marie Morris was recently selected as the first recipient of an annual $500 scholarship created by Col. Larry French and his wife Betty Sue.

Apr 23rd, 2018

A WKU employee was awarded the WKU Young Alumna of the Year award during the 2018 WKU Alumni Summit Awards. WKU Owensboro Campus Evening Manager Jessica Boling received the honor for her work with the Owensboro Alumni Chapter.

Apr 12th, 2018

WKU Lifelong Learning hosted the 2018 Spring ACT Institute April 2-5, with students from six counties taking advantage of the program.

Mar 5th, 2018

This program allows first-year students to earn 6 credit hours, experience campus life, create effective study habits and become acclimated to college before their first college term begins in the fall.

Mar 2nd, 2018

Summer Early Entry (SEE) allows first-time freshman the opportunity to complete developmental courses during the summer, while bridging the gap between high school and university level courses.

Mar 1st, 2018

WKU Online is partnering with the WKU Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) to produce a series of videos for online learners. The videos will cover topics such as grief, depression, anxiety, and other issues.

Mar 1st, 2018

The SLL members are enrolling in spring term classes now, and they are filling quickly. Members have already reserved over 400 seats. It’s not too late to register.

Feb 28th, 2018

College students wanting to transfer to WKU may be eligible for up to $4,000 in scholarship assistance.

Feb 25th, 2018

The SLL has three Food For Thought events this spring. These are open to the entire community and include interesting presentation and lunch.

Feb 20th, 2018

On Friday, March 23rd, WKU’s Distance Learning Testing Centers (DLTC) will co-host the 8th Annual Kentucky Association of Testing Administrations at Colleges (KATAC) conference.

Feb 1st, 2018

Deciding to go to college is a major decision. Some attend college to further their education, advance their career, and/or increase their salary. By following some simple steps, you’ll be able to better identify why you want to go to college.

Jan 29th, 2018

Jan 26th, 2018

In its annual ranking of the best online degree programs, U.S. News & World Report has named WKU among the top schools nationwide in five areas.

Jan 11th, 2018

WKU On Demand is very pleased to announce that we have added two exciting new, and newly redesigned classes Foundations courses to our catalog for Spring 2018.

Jan 5th, 2018

Your experiences inside and outside of the classroom will transform your life.

Dec 28th, 2017

The Bobby Driver Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. announces that Trista A. Childress is the recipient of the third Western Kentucky University $1,000 scholarship for 2017.

Dec 14th, 2017

WKU recognized top students, doctoral graduates and ROTC cadets at its 182nd Commencement on Saturday.

Dec 14th, 2017

WKU graduates were reminded Saturday (Dec. 9) that student success remains at the heart of why WKU exists today.

Dec 6th, 2017

Social work students at Western Kentucky University-Glasgow presented semester projects based on the needs of the Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County.

Nov 29th, 2017

Whether you are planning to attend college for the first time or are currently a WKU student, you may find yourself searching for different ways to fund your college education.

Nov 28th, 2017

WKU will confer degrees and certificates to 1,401 graduates during its Fall 2017 Commencement on Dec. 9 at Diddle Arena.

Nov 21st, 2017

Several members of WKU’s DELO team presented at the annual Online Learning Consortium’s (OLC) Accelerate convention on November 15, 2017.