WKU News

May 27th, 2020

Tuition at WKU will remain unchanged for the 2020-21 academic year.

May 26th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents will meet in special session on Wednesday, May 27, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom and can be viewed here.

May 26th, 2020

WKU is recognizing 43 spring 2020 graduates as Scholars of the College.

May 26th, 2020

On Saturday May 23rd, the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology held a virtual Graduation Reception, Awards, and Hooding Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2019-2020 graduates and award winners.

May 21st, 2020

WKU’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is getting worldwide recognition. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the Robert Ridgway Student Chapter Award in this week’s View from the Hill.

May 20th, 2020

For MJ Mayo, a senior from Henderson majoring in English and political science, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a desire to give back. Mayo decided to volunteer her time delivering meals for her local Meals on Wheels program.

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May 15th, 2020

While planning for a traditional commencement celebration this fall, WKU conferred degrees and certificates to more than 2,600 spring graduates in a virtual ceremony Friday afternoon.

May 15th, 2020

The WKU Board of Regents today (May 15) approved a 10-year contract with Barnes and Noble College for bookstore operations.

May 14th, 2020

Dr. A. Gwynn Henderson, Education Director for the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, is reaching out to Kentuckians to bring archaeology to them directly – and remotely. She is participating in two projects to share archaeological stories with the public.

May 14th, 2020

Finals week is wrapping up at WKU, two months after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted all learning to take place online. Perhaps nowhere was that more of a challenge than for nursing students.

May 13th, 2020

“There was a subtle, genuine and helpful energy being in the presence of the faculty and other students in the room that was not offered anywhere else. WKU offered me a family, friends, love, support, mentorship, scholarships and networking opportunities.

May 13th, 2020

Student library assistants Meredith Cherry and Grace Alexieff have been named the Connie Foster Student Scholarship recipients for 2020-21 academic year.

May 13th, 2020

Ten Gatton Academy students are recipients of U.S. Department of State National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships this year. This marks the 10th consecutive year Gatton Academy students have been recipients of this scholarship.

May 12th, 2020

The WKU Department of English is proud to announce the 2020 Scholarship and Award winners.

May 12th, 2020

Ava K. Fergerson of Bowling Green is wrapping up her WKU career at the top as the recipient of the 2019-2020 John D. Minton Graduate Student Award.

May 11th, 2020

“My time in the Theatre & Dance Department has taught me three things that I will carry with me for the rest of my career. They are kindness, determination, and have fun."