Four WKU Undergraduate Research Projects Selected for 24th Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol Event
Mar 2nd, 2026
Four mentored undergraduate research projects from Western Kentucky University were selected for the 24th Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5, 2026, in Frankfort's Capitol Annex building amid ongoing renovations at KY Capitol.
Dr. Michael Smith Awarded 2025-2026 KY INBRE Student Development Research Award
Feb 18th, 2026
The KY INBRE Student Development Research Award supports Dr. Smith’s mentorship of pre-med WKU undergraduate student Lily Newton and his research on the otoprotective role of melanin in the inner ear.
Participate in the 56th Annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase: Celebrating Student Research and Creativity
Jan 21st, 2026
The Student Scholar Showcase portal is open for all WKU students to submit an abstract to present on April 11th. Faculty, staff, alumni, and community members may volunteer for the event.
WKU’s Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) Grant Program Open
Sep 18th, 2025
WKU's FUSE Grant Program for Spring 2026 is open. Undergraduates can apply for up to $3,000-$4,000 to fund research/creative projects with faculty mentors. Apply by Oct 31, 2025, via SPIRIT portal. Visit FUSE website or email fuse@wku.edu.
WKU Celebrates 55 Years of Student Research at Student Scholar Showcase April 5
Mar 31st, 2025
WKU will host the 55th Annual Student Scholar Showcase on Saturday, April 5, featuring 233 graduate and undergraduate research projects, including 149 posters/exhibits and 84 oral presentations/performances, held in DSU.
