Service recognition announced for WKU's 2026 Homecoming

Hanen recognized by AAF-Louisville

Mae Hanen was recently awarded the AAF-Louisville Advertising Education Scholarship. Hanen is a student in the Mahurin Honors College and studies Advertising and Graphic Design. Professor Diane McDonald noted in her recommendation letter that she has the exact "data-informed foundation, intellectual curiosity, work ethic and maturity needed to thrive in our rapidly changing media environment."

Research team investigates material integrity

Faculty in WKU’s School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, housed within the WKU Ogden College of Science & Engineering, are examining what happens to metal when it is cut with high-energy manufacturing processes such as industrial lasers. 

MSS continues with September events

WKU Military Student Services and the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success are hosting several events this week to engage with students, veterans and the community.

MSS Open House is today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet the staff, find resources and tour their space in Gary Ransdell Hall, room 2068.

VA Veterans Resource Fair is today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Knicely Conference Center.

Veterans Show with Thom Tran is Friday, September 11, at

7 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum.

Photo Exhibition Opening Lecture: Places

The School of Media & Communication invites the campus community to the opening of Places, a gallery exhibition featuring the work of Kentucky photographer David Coyle. The lecture will be held tomorrow at 6 p.m. in Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. A reception will follow.

More: Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursdays. Through October 30.

Office of Research and Creative Activity

The Office of Research and Creative Activity distributed their fall newsletter last week, which includes a wide range of updates and resources to support research and creative work at WKU. More: ORCA to host Seminar Series on September 15; ORCA to host Coffee and Connect on September 16.

PCAL CES presents: The A Stands for Art

Join PCAL tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at The Capitol downtown as they kick off this year’s Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Series here in Bowling Green with a showing of The A Stands for Art. Following the film screening, a Q&A with filmmakers Tabari Sturdivant and Sade Wilkins will be offered.

Investigative journalist to receive award

WKU's School of Media and Communication will honor Shane Bauer, award-winning investigative journalist, with the 2026 Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting. Bauer will be recognized for his storied career as an investigative reporter, including his work covering the Syrian civil war and its aftermath, published in outlets such as The New York Times and Mother Jones. The award will be presented on Monday, September 14, at 5 p.m. in the Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.

WKU Global to host Global Learning Fair

Students interested in studying abroad are welcome to attend the Global Learning Fair on Wednesday, September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Honors College & International Center Multipurpose Room.