The newsletter for the WKU community -- June 4, 2025

WKU named a Top Performing Institution with Six Boren Scholarships 

WKU Seniors Walker Bell, Evie Dukes, Larissa Frisby, Emily Gillis, Kat Huddy, and Emma Grace Young have each been awarded $25,000 David L. Boren Scholarships to fund language-focused study abroad during the 2025-2026 academic year.  


With six of its eight applicants awarded this year, WKU has been named a Top Performing Institution for the second year in a row. WKU tied for third in the nation for Boren Scholarships alongside University of Rhode Island, exceeding the average selection rate by more than 50%. WKU students have historically been very successful in Boren Awards competition; since 2012, 42 of 71 total applicants have been awarded. 

WKU senior becomes first student since 2010 to win Udall Undergraduate Scholarship


WKU Innovation Campus hosts their second Children’s Entrepreneur Market


WKU Football releases game times for upcoming 2025 season

CLIMBING HIGHER

More than 300 academically talented students were honored recently at the Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KY) Recognition Ceremony. Learn More

24 WKU students earn Gilman Scholarships


24 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the March 2025 application cycle, more than all other public universities in Kentucky combined. 

June 2025 Staff Star Award Recipients

The WKU Staff Senate recognized the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients during its meeting this morning. The June 2025 recipients are Jennifer Anderson, OCSE Dean's Office; CanDoo, Military Student Services, KAP & ASL; and Jessica Dunnegan, Academic Affairs. The Staff Senate's next meeting will begin at 10 a.m. July 2 at Jody Richards Hall, room 242. More: Submit a Staff Star nomination.

2025 National STEM Scholars announced


Ten middle school teachers from ten states were selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.

WKU second overall in Hearst Competition


WKU’s School of Media & Communication continued its tradition of national success in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program with a second-place finish in the 2025 Overall Intercollegiate Competition.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grant


Nguyen Ngoc Minh Nguyen has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) in Taiwan.

Spotlight: Peyton Dover

Peyton Dover, a double major in Forensic Psychology and Criminology, hails from Hebron, located just 10 minutes from Cincinnati. Her decision to attend WKU was influenced by a friend's recommendation to explore the psychology department, but what truly drew Peyton in was the unique Criminology major, which is the only one offered in Kentucky. Her passion for the field grew when she discovered that WKU also provided a concentration in forensic psychology, something that aligned perfectly with her career aspirations.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grant


Shwe Win, a two-time graduate of WKU, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to Thailand.

Gatton Academy celebrates Class of 2025


On May 10, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 83 students from across Kentucky in its 18th graduating class.

Finding harmony in music and community


For Grayce Basham, a vocal music education major from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, music has always been more than a talent—it’s been a language for connection, healing and belonging.

WKU Spring 2025 Dean's/President's Lists


Congratulations to WKU students who earned a spot on the spring 2025 Dean's and President's Lists.

Gatton Academy recognizes KY educators


The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 30 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students.

Save the Date: Parent & Family Weekend


The Office of Student Activities, Housing & Residence Life, WKU Parent and Family Programs, and WKU Athletics announces WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2025, set for September 19-21. 

Partner sign-ups for Big Red's Blitz


One of M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan's featured events is Big Red’s Blitz, where participants “blitz” Bowling Green, completing community service at local non-profit organizations. WKU is looking for potential on-campus partners who need student volunteers to assist with projects around campus.

Faculty/Staff parking permit online sales


Faculty/Staff parking permit online sales for the 2025-2026 academic year began last week. More: Commuter Parking Permits On Sale Now; More: Housing Parking Permits On Sale Now

Summer Prep Fashion Show

View photos from the Summer Prep fashion show hosted by the IDFM 432 Fashion Merchandising class on May 7.

Athletics

Hilltoppers Historic Season Ends with Loss to #15 Ole Miss in NCAA Oxford Regional; Higgins, Vasquez Named CSC Academic All-District


Feix, Ashley & Gray Included On NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot; WKU Football Away Game Tickets On Sale Now

June

5

Thursday

Planetarium Show


The Hardin Planetarium will present Phantom of the Universe at 7 p.m. Thursday. Learn More

 

June

6

Friday

Regents Meeting


The WKU Board of Regents Second Quarterly Meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Friday at the Martin Regents Room in Jody Richards Hall. Learn More

 

June

19

Thursday

Juneteenth Holiday


WKU offices will be closed Thursday for the Juneteenth Holiday. Learn More

 
 
 
 
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