George Eklund (’09) credits WKU and the Mahurin Honors College with shaping his path to housing advocacy. Through hands-on learning and a strong network, he built the skills that now guide his work as a statewide advocate.

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WKU recognizes fall 2025 graduates

Dec 12th, 2025

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2025 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.

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Board of Regents Approves Pre-Development Agreement with Gilbane for Student Housing

Dec 11th, 2025

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WKU Board of Regents approves pre-development agreement with Gilbane to launch multi-year housing transformation

Dec 11th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents today approved a pre-development agreement with Gilbane, initiating the first phase of a bold, multi-year effort to modernize student housing on the Hill.

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WKU’s CEC Launches International Autism Training Partnership

Dec 11th, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (CEC) recently launched a multi-phase international partnership with the NIA Neurodiversity Academy Association in Romania to support the development of Campus Lumya.

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WKU Board of Regents Approves Pre-Development Agreement with Gilbane for Phase 1 of Comprehensive Housing Transformation

Dec 11th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents today (December 11) approved a pre-development agreement partnership with Gilbane, launching the first phase of a bold, multi-year initiative to transform student housing on the Hill.

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WKU Remains Number One Kentucky College for Veterans

Dec 11th, 2025

Western Kentucky University has once again been recognized as the best college in Kentucky for military-affiliated students, earning a top fifty ranking on the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.

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SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Dec 10th, 2025

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WKU Disaster Science Operations Center Partners with EM1 to Advance AI-Driven Emergency Management

Dec 10th, 2025

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WKU grad advances geology calling

Dec 10th, 2025

Woodard has pursued a bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences, and his determination to pursue Geology extended beyond regular studies to include geochemistry research, research presentations at conferences, organizational leadership roles and graduat

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Wrapping Up the Semester: A Note from the Provost

Dec 9th, 2025

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WKU grad dedicates learning to early intervention

Dec 8th, 2025

A Psychology major, Solomon spent her years at WKU growing as a leader and building her knowledge to support children with developmental and behavioral challenges. Solomon will graduate Summa Cum Laude from WKU on Dec. 12 with a Bachelor's in Psychology.

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WKU grad grows by design on the Hill

Dec 5th, 2025

“Growing up, I had always been a creative individual and knew I wanted to do something to use my creativity,” said Bailey Jones, a graduating senior from Nashville, Tn.

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