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May 14th, 2024
Western Kentucky University supporters can now share their school pride with the new affinity College Visa® debit card from U.S. Bank. The card launched on May 12, 2024, and features the famous Hilltoppers mascot, Big Red.
View ArticleMay 8th, 2024
All WKU campuses will close at noon CDT today (May 8) due to potentially severe weather.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
From Topper Walk to the Big Red Bash, the WKU Spirit was on full display Thursday evening as Western Kentucky University celebrated the Class of 2024.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents voted Thursday (May 2) to award Emeritus status to a former dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business.
View ArticleMay 2nd, 2024
LifeWorks at WKU announced it has received $4.4 million in funding from the Kentucky General Assembly to support its two-year living-and-learning Transition Academy and to expand services by establishing the Bridge Program for autistic young adults.
View ArticleApr 30th, 2024
Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2024 Commencement on May 2 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.
View ArticleApr 26th, 2024
Dr. Martha Sales, WKU’s Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Experience, was inducted into the Franklin-Simpson Hall of Fame on Thursday evening (April 25).
View ArticleApr 25th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will hold a quarterly meeting at noon Thursday, May 2, in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.
View ArticleApr 25th, 2024
Western Kentucky University is extending its scholarship acceptance deadline to May 15 for new students who plan to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, school officials announced Thursday, April 25.
View ArticleApr 25th, 2024
WKU Forensics took first in Open sweepstakes at the National Forensics Association National Tournament on April 18-22 hosted by Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
View ArticleApr 24th, 2024
By honing skills during project-based learning opportunities, cultivating a strong support network on campus and giving back through leadership roles, graduating senior Carelynn Hartmann built a strong foundation for her future during her time at WKU.
View ArticleApr 22nd, 2024
WKU’s Greek community hosted its annual awards convocation on Sunday (April 21) at E. A. Diddle Arena.
View ArticleApr 19th, 2024
Nine WKU graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
View ArticleApr 17th, 2024
WKU recognized the recipients of this year’s Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the President’s ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Dinner on April 16.
View ArticleApr 16th, 2024
Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by April 25 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.
View ArticleApr 12th, 2024
Thirty-three Western Kentucky University students have been selected as Spirit Masters for the 2024-25 year.
View ArticleApr 10th, 2024
Greekalodeon is the theme for Greek Week 2024 events April 13-21 at Western Kentucky University.
View ArticleApr 9th, 2024
"I just want to be one of the examples for people who may also be struggling. Realize that you are going to have setbacks, you are going to have challenges, but you can still do great things."
View ArticleApr 5th, 2024
The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday, April 12, at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room located in Jody Richards Hall.
View ArticleApr 4th, 2024
WKU’s Hardin Planetarium will host a solar eclipse viewing event from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday (April 8).
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