WKU Glasgow News

Oct 11th, 2023

WKU's Big Red led a pep rally tour of all Barren County elementary schools to promote the upcoming Tops on Trojan Trail Red/White Basketball Scrimmage.

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Future social workers can now apply for Fall 2023 admission into the WKU Social Work program at WKU in Elizabethtown. Students must be admitted to WKU, and applications for the program are due by April 1.

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WKU in Glasgow will host a celebration on Thursday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. to commemorate 20 years at its home on Hilltopper Way.

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U.S. News & World Report has ranked Western Kentucky University among the top 35 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the nation – and No. 1 in Kentucky.

Jan 12th, 2022

Dec 2nd, 2021

Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the University Center of Southern Kentucky (UCSK) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to offer a 2+2 Elementary Education degree completion in Somerset and the Lake Cumberland Region.

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Fourteen individuals have been selected for the upcoming WKU Staff Leadership Institute (SLI) – a program designed to develop leadership skills for WKU staff who have demonstrated advancement potential.

Jul 8th, 2021

WKU will offer four non-credit healthcare career training courses this fall for adult learners interested in beginning a career in the healthcare field. Registration is going on now.

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Jun 28th, 2021

Accounting professionals throughout the region can now enroll in continuing professional education (CPE) classes and exam prep courses at a discounted rate through a partnership between WKU and Gleim, an IRS-approved continuing education provider.

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Oct 12th, 2020

WKU in Owensboro offers a free space for local businesses and organizations to host meetings, trainings, student tutoring, planning sessions, orientations, and more.

Sep 10th, 2020

WKU will offer two free GRE workshops this October.

Aug 26th, 2020

A WKU in Owensboro paralegal studies major found the perfect internship to gain real-world experience and prepare for her career in law.

Aug 13th, 2020

Jul 23rd, 2020

Licensed Registered Nurses can now enroll in a self-paced 100% online faith community nursing (FCN) course.

Jul 15th, 2020

Adult learners in the Glasgow, Elizabethtown, and Russellville areas will have access to three new career training programs in the healthcare field this fall: Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician.

Jun 16th, 2020

WKU in Glasgow has set a new date for Graduand to celebrate Spring 2020 graduates: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the TJ Samson Pavilion Community Room in Glasgow

Jun 16th, 2020

WKU in Owensboro has set a new date for Graduand to celebrate Spring 2020 graduates: Thursday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. at RiverPark Center.

Jun 2nd, 2020

Erica Benham, a WKU at Fort Knox employee and WKU student, was recently selected for the WKU Staff Senate Book Scholarship.

May 20th, 2020

WKU Career & Professional Development (CPD) will offer a numerous innovative, convenient, and interactive classes designed to provide real-world information that help participants stand out in the workforce or develop personally.

May 13th, 2020

May 12th, 2020

When her family members were diagnosed with COVID-19, Bachelor of Social Work student Emiley Fallaway didn't miss a beat. She pitched a tent in the back yard and, with laptop in tow, continued her studies.

Apr 13th, 2020

Students in the Glasgow region can now complete a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology Management close to home – and in person – through WKU in Glasgow.

Apr 9th, 2020

The need for secure testing environments and trained testing staff has never been greater. One local test center has set the bar high for other post-secondary test centers and achieved national status as a leader in excellent testing practices.

Apr 3rd, 2020

WKU summer 2020 courses will be offered online or through synchronous activities delivered with no personal contact. The Summer Scholarship will be increased to cover the cost of online courses for eligible undergraduate students enrolled in six hours.

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Dec 6th, 2019

Barren County students participated in the inaugural Topper Hacks competition designed to challenge next-gen innovators and future entrepreneurs. The competition took place Thursday, December 5 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at WKU in Glasgow.