WKU to celebrate Student Scholar Showcase

The WKU Student Scholar Showcase will proudly present 254 graduate and undergraduate research and creative activity projects, including 157 posters/exhibits and 97 oral presentations this Saturday.

Third WKU Day of Giving builds tradition

The third WKU Day of Giving was held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as a way for the WKU community to give back for current and future students. In total, $719,398 was brought in for WKU Day of Giving, which continued the theme of “We Wear Red. We Show Up.”

WKU Forensics wins at major competitions

WKU Forensics wrapped its policy debate season and Lincoln-Douglas debate regular season with key awards at multiple debate competitions.

CHHS student researchers launch study

CHHS researchers launched a new community‑based research initiative titled Answering the Call: Stories of Everyday Heroes, a project designed to explore how civic engagement and volunteerism may improve mental health.

32 students selected as WKU Spirit Masters

Thirty-two Western Kentucky University students have been selected as Spirit Masters for the 2026-27 year. Spirit Masters, known as the official student ambassadors of WKU, serve to preserve traditions, strive for excellence and make the spirit of WKU contagious. They do this through service to the university. 

LCCWEAR hosts awards ceremony

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research at WKU hosted the 2026 Child Welfare Expo on Thursday at the Knicely Conference Center. The event also included an awards ceremony recognizing individuals who had made outstanding contributions to child welfare in Kentucky. 

Al-Halah gains leadership skills at WKU

“Transformative.” It is the one word that Kendall Al-Halah, a WKU junior, uses to describe her Hilltopper journey. After three years on the Hill studying psychology with a forensics concentration, Al-Halah said, “I would never have thought in high school that I would be where I am today, and that is all thanks to the opportunities I have been given at WKU.” Al-Halah takes part in Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Psi Chi, Psychological Sciences Club, Dynamic Leadership Institute, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences’ Ambassador program and academic research.

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CUSA Faculty Achievement Award

Amy Brausch, Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at WKU, has been named one of 11 recipients of the prestigious Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award.

Honors College celebrates excellence

Mahurin Honors College community gathered last Thursday to recognize the faculty and students who are dedicated to service, leadership, creativity and innovation. 

In remembrance of Martin Cohron

Last week, Dr. Cathleen Web shared the news of the unexpected passing of Martin Cohron, a deeply valued and long‑standing staff member of WKU. "For twenty years, Martin provided a steady and trusted presence while he served as the Research Support Coordinator for the WKU Applied Research and Technology Program and at the WKU Innovation Campus," said Dr. Webb.

Songs of SOKY is Saturday

Songs of SOKY will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kentucky Museum. This program features songs from Sonic Landscape that tell the story of Southcentral Kentucky’s musical traditions and innovations. It is presented by Dr. Liza Kelly and WKU’s premier a cappella groups, Redshirts and Treblemakers.