WKU News

Faculty 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Student 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.

International 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.

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

Xposure 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.

Hopkinsville 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.

Faculty 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...

President Caboni's Statement on the State Budget Decision

Apr 3rd, 2018

WKU Learn and Earn adds Barbara Stewart Interiors as partner

Oct 3rd, 2017

WKU Learn and Earn Scholarship Program’s newest partner is Barbara Stewart Interiors of Bowling Green.