WKU News

Nov 5th, 2025

Growing up on a small cattle farm in Aurora, Indiana, WKU sophomore Remi Hensley discovered early on that caring for animals was more than just part of her daily life. It was her calling.

Oct 23rd, 2025

For the 16th consecutive year, Western Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®.

Oct 14th, 2025

WKU Department of Physics & Astronomy will host “Nightmare on Physics Avenue” on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30 p.m. central time to 7:30 p.m. in Kelly Thompson Hall on WKU’s campus next to Hardin Planetarium.

Sep 25th, 2025

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

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.

Jun 30th, 2025

Louisville-based Climate Tech Firm Will Provide Data and Expertise for Student Learning

May 9th, 2025

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

May 8th, 2025

Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2025 Thursday evening starting with Topper Walk and ending with a fireworks display at Big Red Bash.

May 6th, 2025

“His state-of-the-art observer and feedback control designs contribute meaningful advancements in the mathematical foundations of control and its engineering applications."

Apr 29th, 2025

Graduating senior Danielle Williams never shied away from bold aspirations. From her first steps on the Hill, she used her time at WKU to prepare for a life of service, leadership and self-discovery.

Apr 25th, 2025

"These organizations have not only helped me grow as a leader but have also provided opportunities to give back to my community and uplift those around me."

Apr 18th, 2025

Western Kentucky University will be home to the first Bachelor of Science degree in User Experience in Kentucky. 

Apr 18th, 2025

Kentucky Mesonet celebrated not one but two milestones Friday morning, the ribbon cutting at station number 80 in southern Green County and the 75th county in Kentucky to include at least one Mesonet site.

Apr 8th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Applied Center for Data Science and the Applied Research Technology Program are hosting the Fourth Annual Data Science Day.

Mar 31st, 2025

By studying how limestone dissolution influences atmospheric CO₂ levels, Lich’s work contributes to ongoing efforts to measure these processes on a larger scale.

Jan 30th, 2025

“I feel like a lot of the responsibilities in this role, they align well with my goals in the future. It has allowed me to work with different people and has helped advance my career."

Jan 23rd, 2025

Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2024 semester.

Dec 6th, 2024

Western Kentucky University recognized fall 2024 graduates in three ceremonies on Friday at Diddle Arena. 

Dec 5th, 2024

Western Kentucky University’s five academic colleges will recognize more than 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on December 6.

Dec 2nd, 2024

A brand-new Data Science degree program at WKU is the product of an innovative partnership between the Gordon Ford College of Business and the Ogden College of Science and Engineering.