WKU News

Jan 27th, 2022

"Black Lives. Black Health. Black Wealth. We Matter" is the theme for Black History Month 2022 at Western Kentucky University.

Jan 27th, 2022

WKU's Office of Admissions has expanded its options when it comes to showcasing all the campus has to offer. The changes were prompted in part by the COVID-19 pandemic as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week's View from the Hill.

Jan 26th, 2022

The English Department is home to a variety of clubs to participate in and receive support from like-minded individuals. English Club, Professional Writing Club, and Messages in a Bottle are all meeting this spring.

Jan 26th, 2022

Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Shoenfelt, University Distinguished Professor Emerita in the WKU Department of Psychological Sciences, has been named a Fellow in the American Psychological Association (APA).

Jan 25th, 2022

Our Mahurin Honors College (MHC) Scholars, while all exceptional academics ascending towards excellence, represent a vast array of talents and interests. One of our newest scholars, Laurel Vaught (MHC ‘25), is a member of the WKU Equestrian Team.

Jan 25th, 2022

WKU Student Publications announced a record 11 Student Publications fellows for 2022.

Jan 25th, 2022

While Mahurin Honors College (MHC) scholars study a broad scope of subjects, some such as Chad Coomer (MHC ‘14) have found their home in the STEM field.

Jan 25th, 2022

The Mahurin Honors College (MHC) believes that research provides hands-on experience for scholars to immerse themselves in their academic passions.

Jan 24th, 2022

19 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the October 2021 application cycle, more than all other Kentucky institutions combined. Of these 19, 13 are Mahurin Honors College Scholars.

Jan 24th, 2022

The WKU Department of English is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 undergraduate scholarship. All applications are due by February 4th, 2022, except for the Allan Miller Memorial Scholarship, which is due September 15.

Jan 24th, 2022

As the WKU community wrapped up the fall 2021 semester, University Meteorologist Josh Durkee and the White Squirrel Weather team spent their finals week monitoring development of a severe weather system.

Jan 24th, 2022

Jan 24th, 2022

19 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the October 2021 application cycle, more than all other Kentucky institutions combined.

Jan 21st, 2022

The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents held its first committee meetings of the calendar year on Friday, January 21.

Jan 20th, 2022

All Western Kentucky University campuses will be open and classes will resume as scheduled Friday, January 21.

Jan 20th, 2022

WKU has released the honors lists for the fall 2021 semester.

Jan 20th, 2022

All WKU campuses will be closed and classes canceled today, January 20, due to winter weather. All WKU campuses will be open and classes will resume as scheduled Friday, January 21.

Jan 19th, 2022

The WKU Young Male Leadership Academy (YMLA) is a college preparation and recruitment initiative, which develops leadership skills in young males of diverse backgrounds by exploring the teaching profession.

Jan 19th, 2022

The moment I stepped on WKU’s campus I felt at home. Everyone here is so welcoming, and it was evident to me that the professors genuinely care about students. I left my interview with this gut feeling that WKU was where I was meant to be that I...

Jan 19th, 2022

The Council on Postsecondary Education awarded its first cultural competency credential certification to Western Kentucky University’s Inclusive Teaching Academy.