WKU News

Nov 10th, 2025

Jesse Thomas (’26) is a biology/chemistry major and Pre-Optometry Club president whose lab research, internships, and mentorship prepared him to attend Southern College of Optometry in Fall 2026.

Oct 30th, 2025

Audrey Clark, a 2025 WKU grad, is pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Duke. Her path from dance to PT reflects curiosity, early involvement, and hands-on learning that shaped her success.

Sep 29th, 2025

Alejandro Ramirez, WKU double major, pursues neuroscience research on drug use while aiming for a PhD, global collaborations, and future teaching.

Jun 23rd, 2025

WKU Honors student Veronica Butler is headed to Taiwan with both Gilman and Freeman-ASIA awards, thanks to her drive, community support, and a fearless “say yes to everything” mindset.

Jun 16th, 2025

Andrew Blosser blends math and music at WKU, leading the London New Year’s Day Parade with Big Red Marching Band while pursuing dual degrees in economics and music.

Jun 9th, 2025

Zoe Avery, May ’25 grad, used yoga and research to explore maternal health. Now she’s heading to grad school and studying abroad in Tanzania to expand her impact.

May 27th, 2025

WKU’s Peyton Dover studies forensic psych and criminology, researches wrongful convictions, and earned a Gilman to study crime in Italy—paving the way for a career in criminal justice reform.

Mar 10th, 2025

From farm life to cutting-edge research, Ava Lich studies carbon capture in Mammoth Cave, blending geology, math, and biology. A WKU scholar, she’s shaping the future of environmental science.

Jan 27th, 2025

Atiana Spivey, a first-gen WKU student, excels as a dual major in Biology and English. Passionate about wildlife, research, and languages, she balances science, humanities, and global conservation efforts.

Jan 13th, 2025

Cindy Morales, a non-traditional WKU student, balances motherhood, research, and full-time studies in Child and Family Services. Inspired by mentors, she thrives with resilience, pursuing her 2027 graduation.

Dec 2nd, 2024

Emma Bunch, a Glasgow native, transferred from Harvard to WKU, embracing her Kentucky roots. She now leads a healthcare-focused startup at WKU Innovation Campus, combining math, coding, and community passion.

Nov 15th, 2024

WKU's Evie Dukes, triple majoring in Environmental Sustainability, Spanish, and Chinese, combines her passions for languages and the environment through study abroad, reforestation, and global research with the Chinese Flagship Program.

Nov 7th, 2024

Christopher Wallace, a 26-year-old veteran, joined WKU in 2022 to study Political Science. Focused on Kentucky’s SEEK funding, he values MHC’s support and mentorship, aiming for a future in education policy and social advocacy.

Oct 21st, 2024

Brooke Beck, graduating from WKU in 2025 with a degree in dental hygiene, combines her passions for art and science. Her honors thesis explores the link between oral health and mental wellbeing, aiming to promote holistic care.

Oct 14th, 2024

Alexandria Anderson applied to WKU as a backup school, but her experience in the Asylum Hill bioarchaeological project led her to shift from pre-med to biological anthropology, pursuing research on osteoarthritis in Kentucky.

Sep 30th, 2024

Kaitlyn Gray created a custom major combining biology and exercise science for physical therapy. Her honors thesis studies Bingocize's impact on diabetes. She's active in leadership roles and graduates in 2025.

Jun 24th, 2024

Mykah Carden's journey from the Gatton Academy to the Mahurin Honors College is inspiring. As a Goldwater Scholar, her groundbreaking research in karst and hydrology showcases her passion for geology. She aims to inspire and educate as a future professor.

May 16th, 2024

We celebrate the exceptional achievements of our 2024 honors thesis completers. These students have shown outstanding dedication, intellectual rigor, and innovation, contributing valuable insights to their fields.

Apr 24th, 2024

Alex Lahman, a Tennessee native, recounts her transformative journey at Western Kentucky University. From navigating transfer hurdles to thriving in architectural science, she is paving her path toward a future in architecture.

Oct 14th, 2022

Where does a biology major with a passion in sustainability go for an internship? The WKU Farm of course! Find out more in this Scholar Spotlight on Will Hemenover.