WKU News

Mar 11th, 2025

The Western Kentucky University Forensics Team hosted the Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL) Senior Speech Tournament on March 7-8, welcoming 40 high schools and over 650 students, parents and judges to campus for two days of competition.

Mar 11th, 2025

The Kentucky Museum invites the public to join us for the KYAEA Elementary & Middle School All-State Art Show reception on March 15 from 11 am to 12:30 pm

Mar 10th, 2025

On January 1, 2025, WKU’s Big Red Marching Band performed overseas in the 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP).

Mar 10th, 2025

Thanks to Western Kentucky University students and the community, local kids will have even more access to quality care.

Mar 10th, 2025

The business side of WKU Student Publications won the 2025 Student Media Business Pacemaker Award from Associated Collegiate Press on Saturday. WKU won the Pacemaker for the second consecutive year.

Mar 10th, 2025

19 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for study abroad in the October 2024 application cycle, more than any other college or university in Kentucky.

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.

Mar 10th, 2025

The Kentucky Museum announced the winners of the 2025 Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts juried exhibition during an awards ceremony on March 7.

Mar 7th, 2025

Students in the Theatre Design & Technology program at WKU are the driving force behind the success of the Department of Theatre & Dance’s numerous productions.

Mar 6th, 2025

Mar 5th, 2025

WKU will participate in the statewide tornado safety drill on Friday (March 7). At approximately 9:07 a.m. (Central time), WKU will test its emergency communications network, including the outdoor warning speakers.

Mar 4th, 2025

Mar 4th, 2025

The Kentucky Museum will hold the awards ceremony for the Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts on this Friday, March 7, from 6 to 8 pm.

Mar 3rd, 2025

Mar 3rd, 2025

WKU Housing & Residence Life presented a Resolution of Appreciation of Ginny Hensley, retired Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, and a SEAHO Service Award to Kirsten Hooks, HRL Assistant Director of First Year Programs.

Mar 3rd, 2025

Lily Martin, a WKU finance major, combines her passion for business and math in financial planning. Through her Honors capstone, she revamped WKU’s financial coach training, enhancing student financial literacy.

Feb 28th, 2025

Feb 28th, 2025

Noah Jennings, a WKU Environmental Science major, is turning his passion for nature into hands-on research. From spelunking in Kentucky caves to studying water velocity with CHNGES, he’s seizing every opportunity to grow in science.

Feb 28th, 2025

Feb 27th, 2025

The James Clark Memorial Makerspace was on Friday, February 7th, 2025 in honor of James Clark, a member of the Gatton Academy Class of 2025. The space provides a permanent reflection of his love of tinkering, creating, and working with his hands.