Students accepted into NSF REU programs

Alejandro Ramirez and Marlowe Hanel have been accepted to participate in two National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates.

WKU to host Personal Finance Camp

WKU Center for Financial Success is hosting its 5th annual High School Personal Finance Summer Camp from June 15-19. The Camp is a five-day, four-night, on-campus experience that affords high school students the opportunity to gain valuable personal finance knowledge.

Freeman-ASIA, Phi Kappa Phi Awards

Four WKU students were awarded the Freeman Award for Study in Asia, with another two named alternates. An additional student was also awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants.

South Central KY AHEC awarded grant

The South Central Kentucky Area Heath Education Center, housed within WKU’s College of Health and Human Services, received $8,000 to serve as an inaugural partner to implement the American Dental Education Association's Pathways to Smiles oral health curriculum as part of its health professions training efforts.

Statesmanship Academy's inaugural class

WKU Department of Political Science is selecting the inaugural class of the WKU Statesmanship Academy for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Advanced Materials Institute Partnership

In partnership with Lehigh University, WKU Advanced Materials Institute is striving to make coal combustion more sustainable while also searching for ways to extract rare earth materials from combustion byproducts. 

Morton Solar & Electric opens new office

Morton Solar & Electric, a leading regional solar energy and electrical engineering firm, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office at the WKU Innovation Campus.

WKU students embark on 16th storm chase

The WKU meteorology program’s 16th annual Field Methods in Severe Weather Analysis and Forecasting course, known as the WKU Storm Chase, began last weekend.

ICYMI: Save the Date for WKU Homecoming

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, announces WKU Homecoming 2025, set for Oct. 29–Nov. 1.

Bike4Alz team begins cross country ride

WKU’s Bike4Alz Team 13 began its cross country ride this week to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease research.