DSOC provides weather support for Obama Presidential Center grand opening

Two WKU graduate students, along with Dr. Josh Durkee, University Meteorologist and Director of the WKU Disaster Science Operations Center (DSOC), recently provided specialized weather monitoring for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, bringing WKU’s nationally recognized meteorology and disaster science programs to one of the country’s highest-profile public events of the year.

Strode named Director of Gatton Academy

Dr. Derick Strode will be returning to The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at WKU as the program’s third director. Strode will start in this new role July 13.

More: Leadership Announcement: The Gatton Academy's Next Director

Prichard named Interim Director of WKU Regional Campuses

WKU has named Stephanie Prichard as Interim Director of Regional Campuses, effective July 13, 2026.

Mesonet cuts ribbon Laurel County station

Kentucky Mesonet is now two-thirds of the way to its goal of having at least one station in all 120 counties in the state. Officials gathered Monday to cut the ribbon at Mesonet’s 86th site in its 80th county (Laurel) in London, Ky.

First-Gen Camp prepares future Hilltoppers

WKU welcomed aspiring first-generation college students to campus for the annual First-Gen High School Summer Camp, a three-day welcoming experience designed to help participants build confidence, develop leadership skills and gain valuable insight into the college experience.

Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award

Dr. Manmeet Singh, Assistant Professor in the WKU Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences, recently earned the prestigious Editor of Distinction Award by Springer Nature, one of the largest and most influential scholarly publishers in the world.

Student presents AI Education Research

Catherine Grace "Gracie" Fenno, an undergraduate student studying Architectural Science in the WKU School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, recently represented WKU on a national stage.

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan is 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.

Assist with Move In

Fall move-in will be here before we know it! WKU Housing & Residence Life is looking for groups and organizations to help roll out the Big Red carpet for our newest Hilltoppers by volunteering for residence hall move-in shifts.

Student Activities preps for Big Red's Blitz

WKU Student Activities is currently seeking volunteer sites for Big Red’s Blitz as part of M.A.S.T.E.R Plan.

2026-2027 WKU Parking Permits Update

All Housing permit sales are online for the 2026-2027 academic year.