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WKU alum and Bardstown City Schools educator selected for national literacy task force

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (372+ words) Shelby Turner, Bardstown City Schools educator and WKU alum, has recently been selected to serve on the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Literacy Task Force for the 202627 school year. This honor reflects her commitment to enhancing gifted and talented…...

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7 WKU Students and Alumni Named Semi-Finalists for Fulbright U.S. Student Program

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (422+ words) Seven'WKU'students and recent graduates have been recognized as Semi-Finalists in the 2026-2027'Fulbright U.S. Student Program'competition. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program'funds an academic year of research, study, creative work, or English teaching for more than 2,000 grantees annually in more than 140 countries worldwide." WKU's…...

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WKU’s Gordon Ford College of Business Welcomes New Business Advisory Board Members

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (590+ words) WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business Welcomes New Business Advisory Board Members'Western Kentucky University - What majors and programs are available at WKU? - How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships? - Where can I register for a campus tour? Gordon…...

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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes WKU Gordon Ford Online Business Programs

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (327+ words) Two online programs within Western Kentucky University's Gordon Ford College of Business continue to climb and earn top placement on the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. GFCB's Master of Business Administration (MBA) climbed to No.71 in this year's…...

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Ogden College of Science and Engineering Faculty Award Winners for 2025-2026

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (129+ words) The Ogden College of Science and Engineering (OCSE) is pleased to announce the recognition of six faculty members in the annual OCSE Faculty Awards." This year, we recognize superb faculty in the categories of Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Research…...

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Gatton Academy Student Participates in USA Biolympiad National Finals at Harvard

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (159+ words) Varshith Kotagiri, a Class of 2025 graduate of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at WKU, is competing in the 2025 USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 22 to July 4. WKU Honors student Veronica Butler…...

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WKU Grad engages with languages, cultures, and archaeology through applied learning experiences

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (855+ words) Sponsored by The Language Flagship, an initiative of the National Security Education Program within the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, WKU's program is one of eight ... "As someone deeply interested in languages, cultures and archaeology, I knew mastering…...

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Semester Nearing End - Important Reminders

11+ mon, 4+ day ago  (336+ words) WKU continues to distinguish itself among Kentucky's comprehensive universities, leading across a range of key enrollment indicators " including full-time, degree-seeking enrollment; full-time ... - What majors and programs are available at WKU? - How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships? - Where…...

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ONE WKU and Provost Excellence Award Winners

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (261+ words) The Excellence in Online Teaching and Course Design Award honors faculty members who demonstrate a strong commitment to engaged and inclusive online teaching, resulting in exceptional student learning ... The Excellence in Online Teaching and Course Design Award honors faculty members…...

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32 WKU students selected as 2025-26 Spirit Masters

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (530+ words) Thirty-two Western Kentucky University students have been selected as Spirit Masters for the 2025-26 year. Fifteen WKU students have been newly selected as Spirit Masters for 2025-26. They are: Jakob Barker, a freshman from Wilmore who is majoring in Mechanical Engineering with…...