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We Are One WKU
Jun 2nd, 2020
The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as other examples of racial injustice, are heartbreaking and disturbing.
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WKU Food Recovery donates coffee and coffee flavorings to local healthcare workers
Apr 13th, 2020
Last week, WKU Food Recovery, in partnership with the WKU Restaurant Group and the WKU Office of Sustainability, donated 350 pounds of ground coffee and coffee flavorings to the local community.
Read MoreFaculty come together for innovative teaching and learning
Mar 20th, 2020
Since the announcement to transition to alternate learning environments, more than 500 faculty have rethought how to teach students, and students are processing how they will learn now with all their classes online.
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An artist and an athlete: WKU pole vaulter pursues degree in graphic design
Feb 28th, 2020
Nikki Ogorek’s pole vaulting career started in her family’s living room when she was about 5 years old. “I remember I was watching television, and the Olympics were on,” said Ogorek, a junior from Bloomington, Illinois, who studies graphic design and
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Gatton Academy student speaks at MLK Program
Jan 19th, 2020
“I was excited to be able to address those in attendance with my take on the past and how we can take lessons from it into the future,” said Amadis Davis, Radcliff native and current student at the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky.
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Grad shares inspiring story on perseverance and leadership
Dec 11th, 2019
Cadet Justin Lawson, a graduate student in the Organizational Leadership program from Elizabethtown, will graduate with his master’s degree and commission as a second lieutenant this week. He will begin active duty as an armor officer. After completing h
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International student reflects on her journey at WKU
Dec 5th, 2019
Zainab Alshatti, an international student and electrical engineering major from Kuwait City, Kuwait said she first learned about WKU from a family member back home.
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Exchange student encourages fellow students to study abroad
Nov 13th, 2019
“I wanted to come to America because I wanted to see if it was like the movies!” said Julien Piron, an exchange student from Lyon, France, studying this semester at WKU. “It is an exciting opportunity for me.” Piron is a business student at Emlyon Bus
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WKU Advising and Career Development Center opens Career Studio
Nov 8th, 2019
Whether it’s making important choices on your college major, looking for your next internship, or preparing for your first job after graduation, you can get the career coaching you need at the Career Studio Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm in DSU room
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WKU Art Gallery Manager gears up for 2020 alumni art exhibition
Oct 29th, 2019
The Art Alumni Exhibition is currently calling for art from art alumni. If you are an alum of the art program and interested in having your work displayed, email your contact information, degree, an image of your work, and website link (if applicable) to
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Meteorology and GIS major interns in flying laboratory
Oct 22nd, 2019
Dallas McKinney, a senior from Mayfield with a double major in Meteorology and Geographic Information Science (GIS), is involved in many activities and organizations at WKU, including the Ogden College Student Ambassadors, Meteorology Club, Honors Colleg
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Management Major Finds Niche in Music Industry
Oct 15th, 2019
Being behind the scenes is the perfect place for senior management major Walker Newberry. The self-described shy kid with a passion for the country music industry serves as an Artist Manager Intern for Make Wake Artists, a boutique management service loc
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EST student helps other English majors through new mentor program
Oct 1st, 2019
Sarah Lyons, a WKU junior from Shepherdsville, has had a few changes in her educational journey, but now finds herself in a place to help her peers as a mentor in the English for Secondary teachers’ program.
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Social Work student's unplanned visit leads to "home" on the Hill
Sep 17th, 2019
As a senior in the Social Work program in WKU’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), Jonathan Silva has a seat in many campus organizations and continues to seek out opportunities to build a sense of camaraderie. His journey started, though, as a
Read MoreStudent develops curriculum inspired by the hottest colors
Mar 19th, 2019
Madison Wells, a senior from Morgantown who majors in Middle School Science Education, created a curriculum that utilizes technology to solve real-world problems in a way that engages students.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day: Dr. Stacey Forsythe
Mar 8th, 2019
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are highlighting one of the many female researchers at WKU: Dr. Stacey Forsythe, assistant professor in Sport Management, Recreation & Sport Administration.
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YMLA prepares students for college and education fields
Jun 20th, 2018
YMLA prepares students for college and education fields: Students will compete in Orlando July 21-24, 2018
Read MoreXposure Workshop provides immersive journalism experience for students
Jun 12th, 2018
Twelve students from as far away as the state of Washington arrived at WKU Saturday for the nine-day Xposure High School Journalism Workshop coordinated by WKU Student Publications and the School of Journalism and Broadcasting.
Read MoreHopkinsville seniors accomplish goal to finish in four with minimal debt
May 9th, 2018
WKU graduating seniors Martajia Armstrong and LaDeirdre Mumford, both from Hopkinsville, are two cousins who came to college with a plan to finish in four years with the least amount of debt possible, and they accomplished their mission.
Read MoreFaculty facilitate community building online using Blackboard
Apr 26th, 2018
Technology allows students the opportunity to enroll in courses and complete degrees online, and with their course design instructors can mold community into the learning experience. Read more...
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