WKU News

Oct 3rd, 2025

Here is a listing of WKU events for Friday, October 3 through Saturday, October 25.

Sep 30th, 2025

The 2025 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report is now available on the WKU Police website.

Sep 25th, 2025

The Commonwealth’s official weather and climate monitoring network - Kentucky Mesonet – continues to grow.

Sep 25th, 2025

Western Kentucky University has received renewed federal funding for two cornerstone TRIO programs that provide first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities the tools they need to succeed in higher education.

Sep 25th, 2025

At a special-called WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Sept. 25), the philanthropic naming of the new state-of-the-art Hilltopper Fieldhouse was approved as the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse in recognition of a $3 million gift from the Fords.

Sep 23rd, 2025

The WKU Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss and take action on the philanthropic naming of a campus building.

Sep 22nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s Student Support Services – Disability (SSS-D) and the First-Generation Initiative are proud to announce the upcoming First-Generation Student Leadership Conference, to be held November 14–15, 2025.

Sep 22nd, 2025

WKU Broadcasting and WKU Public Media received a combined eight awards at the Kentucky Broadcasting Association (KBA) 2025 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards at the Owensboro Convention Center on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Sep 20th, 2025

During Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Sarah Wiles, freshman Hannah Wiles and graduate Autumn Wiles (‘23) of Bowling Green, Ky., was recognized as WKU’s 2025 Family of the Year.

Sep 19th, 2025

Amy and David Chandler Hall, WKU’s new home of the Gordon Ford College of Business, was celebrated today (Sept. 19, 2025) with a dedication and ribbon cutting.

Sep 19th, 2025

Western Kentucky University marked a significant milestone in the Gordon Ford College of Business's history today (Sept. 19) with the official ribbon cutting and dedication of Amy and David Chandler Hall.

Sep 17th, 2025

WKU Forensics recently opened its season competing at two policy debate tournaments hosted by Northwestern University and Missouri State University.

Sep 16th, 2025

The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against Middle Tennessee returns Monday, Oct. 20 through Wednesday, Oct. 22, leading up to WKU Football's game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Sep 15th, 2025

Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni announced nationally recognized researcher and bestselling author Dr. Jean Twenge as the speaker for the university’s third annual Presidential Speaker Series event.

Sep 10th, 2025

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

Sep 9th, 2025

OgMentum ARK, a newly formed technology enterprise born from the combination of two innovation-forward companies, announced today the presence of its headquarters and research & development operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sep 4th, 2025

Caza Innovations, a high-growth research and technology firm specializing in commercial applications of advanced materials, biotechnology, and data systems, announced today it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sep 2nd, 2025

Students interested in studying abroad are welcome to attend the Global Learning Fair on September 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sep 2nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University will host the Accessibility Awareness Fair on Wednesday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Mall.

Aug 27th, 2025

WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend September 19-21 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2025 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Nevada.