Student Scholar Showcase
Add the 57th Annual Student Scholar Showcase to Your Calendar
Don't miss the 2027 Student Scholar Showcase!
Saturday, March 6, 2027
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For Students: Participate in the 2027 Showcase
Applications for the 2027 Student Scholar Showcase will open after Fall Break.
Application period begins: Monday, October 12, 2026
We encourage all undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research, creative activities, or scholarly projects to apply. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work in poster, oral, or pre-taped video performance formats.
Stay Informed
- Review Frequently Asked Qustions and the Workshops & Resources linked above.
- Contact us at student.showcase@wku.edu with any questions.
Mark your calendar and get ready to showcase your work to the WKU community and beyond!
About the Showcase
The WKU Student Scholar Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the outstanding research and creative achievements of Western Kentucky University’s undergraduate and graduate students.
Participants present their work in a variety of formats, including:
- Poster presentations
- Oral presentations
- Video presentations
- Pre-recorded performances
2026 Showcase in Review
Held April 11, 2026
Downing Student Union
Event Schedule
- Registration / Check-in opens at 8:00 AM (continues until 1:00 PM)
- Morning Session I: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Morning Session II: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
- Lunch Break (with Big Red & Photo Booth): 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
- Afternoon Session: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
The event concludes at 1:30 PM.
2026 Showcase Program and Abstracts
Some of the links on this page may require additional software to view.