WKU News

Feb 20th, 2026

Kentucky Mesonet – the official weather and climate monitoring network for the Commonwealth – held a special ceremony to christen the first of five new stations added to its network in 2025.

Feb 20th, 2026

During its quarterly meeting on Friday (February 20), WKU’s Board of Regents received first-phase renderings for Elevate WKU.

Feb 20th, 2026

WKU released new renderings for the first facility in its multi-year initiative to transform student housing on the Hill.

Feb 16th, 2026

WKU has selected 16 students as recipients of the 2026-2027 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, the school’s most prestigious academic award.

Feb 14th, 2026

Richard Gutierrez of Huntingburg, Indiana, was crowned Western Kentucky University’s 2026 Coming Home King on Saturday night.

Feb 13th, 2026

WKU Forensics clinched the top spot at the 2026 Kentucky Forensics Association hosted by Murray State University on February 6-8.  

Feb 6th, 2026

Twenty Western Kentucky University students are candidates for the 2026 Coming Home King. 

Feb 3rd, 2026

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni met with local media today (February 3) for the university’s beginning-of-the-semester press conference, outlining significant accomplishments from the fall semester and providing updates on the initiatives.

Feb 2nd, 2026

Several WKU Online programs are earning national attention once again, with multiple programs recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report.

Jan 23rd, 2026

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2025 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List.

Jan 20th, 2026

Here’s a reminder that WKU provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.

Dec 12th, 2025

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Dec 4th, 2025

WKU Board of Regents to meet December 11

Dec 3rd, 2025

As a Marketing major with a concentration in Sales, Donato found clear ways to mix knowledge gained in the classroom with his role with the football team. Donato works with the Equipment Operations team, providing input on designs for helmets, jerseys and

Dec 2nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies next Friday (December 12).

Dec 1st, 2025

“I have always had a strong passion for sports, both as a fan and as someone who loves being a part on and off the field,” said Ireland Latkovski, a graduating senior from Louisville.