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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
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WKU to celebrate 2019 Parent & Family Weekend Sept. 27-29
Sep 17th, 2019
WKU’s annual Parent & Family Weekend begins on Friday, Sept. 27, and continues with a full day of activities on Saturday, Sept. 28, and a farewell brunch on Sunday, Sept 29.
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Student-run iWKU app provides real-life experience
Sep 12th, 2019
Some might say “hidden” inside the iWKU app are the names of three students and one new alumnus who created and maintain the mobile application that communicates course schedules, bus schedules, lab traffic, dining, events, and more to WKU students, facul
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WKU Forensics Team preparing for 2019-20 season
Sep 6th, 2019
The 32 members of the WKU Forensics Team have returned to campus and are preparing for the 2019-20 season.
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White Squirrel Weather provides immeasurable experience
Sep 4th, 2019
“The opportunity it has given me and so many other students in the program is just immeasurable,” said Olivia Cahill, White Squirrel Weather (WSWX) lead forecaster and WKU senior from Dry Ridge, studying meteorology.
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WKU Computer Science program has ABET accredited concentration
Sep 4th, 2019
WKU’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences announces that the Computer Science with concentration in Systems/Scientific Application (Bachelor of Science) program has been accredited by ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission.
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WKU's Fall 2019 Study Abroad Fair set for Sept. 11
Sep 4th, 2019
The Office of Study Abroad & Global Learning (SAGL) at WKU will host the 2019 Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 11) on the first floor of the Mahurin Honors College and International Center.
Read MoreTitle IX online training for new WKU students
Aug 29th, 2019
WKU freshmen and new/transfer students should complete the "U Got This!, Your Guide to Speak Up, Step In, and Create A Better Campus for All" online training modules by Oct. 10, 2019.
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View from the Hill: Freshman Guided Pathway
Aug 29th, 2019
A raw look at the emotions college freshmen experience is on full display at the Kentucky Museum. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how this exhibit came to life in this week’s View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Welcome to WKU
Aug 22nd, 2019
Pre-semester activities are in full swing at WKU as thousands of students arrive on the Hill to begin their college journey. Faculty and staff are also gearing up for a new academic term as WKU’s Amy Bingham reports in this week’s View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Gatton Academy grand piano
Aug 15th, 2019
A new grand piano at The Gatton Academy will benefit students for generations to come. The piano is being dedicated to a professor near and dear to Gatton as Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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2 WKU meteorology students awarded AMS scholarships
Aug 14th, 2019
WKU seniors Dallas McKinney and Olivia Cahill have been awarded scholarships by the American Meteorological Society.
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View from the Hill: Greek Village update
Aug 8th, 2019
WKU's Greek housing community has been undergoing a transformation over the last several years. With the start of the fall semester in just over two weeks, WKU's Amy Bingham has an update on the progress in this week's View from the Hill.
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WKU Admissions planning student recruitment events
Aug 2nd, 2019
WKU’s Office of Admissions is planning several events this fall for prospective students and their families.
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First Year Village project at WKU moving forward
Jul 18th, 2019
Construction fences are up as WKU prepares for the next step in the creation of the “First Year Village.”
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WKU Arabic major selected for QatarDebate Elite Academy
Jul 11th, 2019
WKU senior Maggie Lewis of Shepherdsville has been selected to join the QatarDebate Elite Academy.
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View from the Hill: Veteran focuses on research at WKU
Jul 9th, 2019
How do you go from dropping out of high school to pursuing your PhD? It’s happening for a veteran who is finishing up his master’s degree at WKU. WKU's Amy Bingham has his story in the View from the Hill.
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View from the Hill: Kentucky Archaeological Survey moves to WKU
Jun 13th, 2019
The Kentucky Archaeological Survey has a new home at WKU and will continue serving the whole state as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Study Abroad and Global Learning awards scholarships
Jun 12th, 2019
WKU Study Abroad & Global Learning awarded 347 students WorldTopper Scholarships and 24 students EDGE (Enhancing Diversity in Global Education) Grants in the last academic year.
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WKU Forensics Team named 2019 AFA national champions
Jun 12th, 2019
The WKU Forensics Team has been named national champions of the 2019 AFA National Individual Events Tournament, after an investigation found that two students of the original winning school had violated the league’s code of standards.
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