WKU News

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 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 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.

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.

Aug 25th, 2025

The Jody Richards Hall Student Technology Center has a new look and name.

Aug 11th, 2025

Today, Western Kentucky University President Timothy C. Caboni officially launched the university’s 119th academic year during the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation.

Aug 8th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents today approved naming the new home of the Gordon Ford College of Business as Amy and David Chandler Hall.

Aug 8th, 2025

At the WKU Board of Regents meeting today (Aug. 8), the philanthropic naming of the new facility to house the Gordon Ford College of Business was approved as Amy and David Chandler Hall.

Aug 8th, 2025

The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 15th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run on Sept. 13.

Jul 30th, 2025

Hardin Planetarium is hosting the planetarium show, "Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon:' 50 Years in a Heartbeat" every Friday night at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. central time, until mid-July 2026.

Jul 25th, 2025

Western Kentucky University surpassed its previous record of private support in a fiscal year with a new high of more than $44.5 million raised from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Jul 10th, 2025

Two dedicated and proven leaders from the fields of education and health care will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

Jun 17th, 2025

Western Kentucky University senior Emilee Arnold won the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s 2025 National Photojournalism Championship earlier this month in San Francisco, California.

Jun 6th, 2025

At its second quarterly meeting of the year held today (Friday), the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved the university’s operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Jun 6th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted today to extend the contract for President Timothy C. Caboni through 2029. Caboni has served as the institution’s 10th president since 2017.

Jun 3rd, 2025

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2025 semester.

May 22nd, 2025

Western Kentucky University’s School of Media & Communication continued its tradition of national success in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program with a second-place finish in the 2025 Overall Intercollegiate Competition.

May 13th, 2025

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announces WKU Homecoming 2025, set for Oct. 29–Nov. 1.

May 11th, 2025

At an event held Saturday, May 10 on WKU’s campus outside The Carol M. Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, WKU President Timothy C. Caboni announced that the University received a $5.25 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation.

May 9th, 2025

WKU’s five academic colleges recognized their spring and summer 2025 graduating classes during ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena.