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The newsletter for the WKU community --June 24, 2026

WKU hosts 6th annual Personal Finance Summer Camp

The Western Kentucky University Center for Financial Success (CFS), sponsored by Abound Credit Union, welcomed 53 high school students from across the region for its 6th annual Personal Finance Summer Camp.


The weeklong residential camp provided rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a hands-on learning experience focused on developing the financial knowledge and the decision-making skills needed for long-term success. Through hands-on activities, workshops, case studies, and mentoring opportunities, students explored budgeting, investing, credit management, wealth building, and financial goal setting.


“Camp offers high school students a chance to take a deep dive into what it takes to manage their money successfully, build generational wealth, reach their goals, and be equipped for the challenges of the next phase of their lives,” said Zachary Jones, Director of the WKU Center for Financial Success Sponsored by Abound Credit Union.

WKU holds personal finance camp for high school students


Professor of Sculpture lives on at WKU


WKU Athletics launches 270 In 270 Campaign

CLIMBING HIGHER

Dr. Raymond Poff, professor in the WKU School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, has been selected for the newest cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Emerging Leaders Program.

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M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis


Western Kentucky University is launching a new Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis in Fall 2026.

Gifted Studies hosts over 100 at SCATS


The Center for Gifted Studies hosted 100 campers for the 44th annual Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students. More: Visit our Flickr page to view photos.

Aurora Speltz awarded Fulbright grant


Aurora Speltz, a 2024 graduate of PCAL, having studied Spanish, International Affairs, and Asian Religions and Cultures, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Award to teach English in Jordan starting in January 2027.

Spotlight: Samantha Gerdes

When Samantha Gerdes first toured WKU's campus as a prospective student, she wasn't planning to spend her college career immersed in Mandarin. But a conversation with a tour guide who happened to be a Chinese Flagship alum, followed by a meeting with Mahurin Honors College former director, Dr. Craig T. Cobane, changed the trajectory of her entire WKU experience — and this fall, it will take her to Taiwan for a 10-month stay funded by the prestigious Boren Award.

Brent Andrews awarded Fulbright grant


Brent Andrews, a 2019 graduate of WKU’s School of Nursing and Allied Health, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Award to study the implementation and efficacy of dengue screening protocols as part of the master’s degree program in Global Health at National Taiwan University starting in Fall 2026.  

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan seeking volunteers


M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is WKU’s transition program designed to help first-year students successfully navigate their first week on campus. Faculty and staff members are invited to serve as a facilitator, assist with move in, sponsor an event, present on a special topic and more.

Early Arrival Meal Plans


WKU Restaurant Group is providing meal plan options for students that need to be on campus or in the area before the fall semester begins.

2026-2027 WKU Parking Permits


Parking and Transportation Services will begin online parking permits sales on the following dates:

Faculty/Staff permits – July 1, 2026

Housing permits – July 6, 2026

Note: Housing students must have a housing assignment prior to purchasing a permit.

Commuter permits – July 7, 2026

WKU Faculty/Staff & Friends Golf Tournament


Campus Recreation & Wellness is hosting the 68th Annual Faculty/Staff & Friends Golf Tournament on July 10 at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green. The deadline to register is June 26.

Follow Bike4Alz Team XIV

Here's a reminder to follow WKU’s Bike4Alz Team XIV on its cross country ride to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research. The team is scheduled to arrive in Bowling Green on July 5 with a fund-raising event on July 6 at the Bowling Green Pickleball Club. More: Bike4Alz Pickleball Tournament

Athletics

Hilltopper Basketball, Hoosiers Set to Play in Exhibition at Ford Center in Evansville


WKU Volleyball Welcomes Campbell Gash to Coaching Staff


WKU Athletics Continues 270 In 270 Campaign


WKU Athletics Transitioning To Digital Parking

 

July

1

Wednesday

Staff Senate


WKU Staff Senate will meet at 10 a.m. July 1 in Jody Richards Hall, room 242. Learn More

 

July

1

Wednesday

WKU Preview Day


WKU Admissions will host WKU Preview Day, an open house event for prospective students, at 8:30 a.m. July 1 at Diddle Arena. Learn More

 

July

3

Friday

Independence Day Holiday (observed)


WKU offices will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day Holiday. Learn More

 
 
 
 
 
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