I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rheanna Plemons as the new Assistant Provost for Accreditation and Assessment at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Plemons has twenty years of experience ...

WKU Flagship student Sarah is studying Mandarin in Taiwan—her first time abroad—thanks to competitive scholarships, Honors support, and a deep curiosity for language and culture.

The Kentucky Museum and PCAL Cultural Enhancement Series at WKU will welcome internationally recognized bluegrass artist Sam ...

Two dedicated and proven leaders from the fields of education and health care will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni ...

This summer, 100 students from across the region attended Camp CARE (Career Awareness and Readiness in Healthcare), exposing them to a wide range of healthcare careers available.

From Medieval European cloisters and gardens to ink paintings of mountains in Song Dynasty China, to the Hudson River School ...

Dr. Ritchie Taylor appointed Interim Associate Dean of WKU College of Health and Human Services. His responsibilities include continuing leadership of CHHS research activities and assuming oversight ...

Adrianna Lein, a WKU first-year from TN, is forging her own path through sports journalism, Honors, and business economics while embracing growth and individuality.

WKU Baseball, Army ROTC, and Military Student Services, are partnering with the WKU Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series to bring ...

WKU was among 19 teams that competed at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, on June 27-29, 2025. This accomplishment was the fourth consecutive year WKU placed in ...

The partnership was born out of longstanding relationships between Kentucky State Climatologist Jerry Brotzge, who is also on the WKU faculty, and members of Climavision’s leadership team. Brotzge ...

Hailey Stapleton (WKU ’25) blended art and international affairs to find her calling in art repatriation, inspired by study abroad and her passion for justice.