Apr 10th, 2026

WKU's LCCWEAR is accepting applications for its Community Leadership Collaborative, an interdisciplinary mentoring and leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students committed to improving the well-being of children and families.

Apr 8th, 2026

The WKU CPR Training Center announces an expansion of its training offerings by introducing a monthly Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider course. In addition, the WKU CPR Training Center will offer ACLS Mega Code Skills Sessions.

Apr 3rd, 2026

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at Western Kentucky University hosted the 2026 Child Welfare Expo.

Apr 2nd, 2026

CHHS researchers launched a new community‑based research initiative titled Answering the Call: Stories of Everyday Heroes, a project designed to explore how civic engagement and volunteerism may improve mental health.

Mar 30th, 2026

Dr. YuChun (Jean) Chen is the recipient of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Southern District Scholar Award and the Kentucky SHAPE College/University Educator Preparation Award.

Mar 30th, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Ritchie Taylor will serve as Associate Dean of Western Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Dr. Taylor currently serves as the interim CHHS Associate Dean.

Mar 30th, 2026

Dr. Tania Basta, the Donald R. and Irene S. Dizney Dean of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), announced that CHHS will be restructuring effective July 1, 2026.

Mar 27th, 2026

The Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association awarded Dr. Leigh Anne Roden the Johanna B. Hancock Award, the highest honor bestowed by KSHA. Dr. Roden is a Clinical Associate Professor for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Mar 9th, 2026

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at WKU will host the 2026 Child Welfare Expo on April 2, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 PM CST at the WKU Knicely Conference Center.

Jan 23rd, 2026

The funding will allow SC KY AHEC to deepen its impact in the region by increasing access to healthcare education and career exploration opportunities for students in the surrounding communities.