The newsletter for the WKU community -- September 24, 2025

WKU recognizes 2025 Family of the Year

As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Sarah Wiles of Bowling Green was recognized as WKU’s 2025 Family of the Year.


Sarah Wiles, an Exercise Science major, nominated her family for the award. Her parents met on campus and have since raised three Hilltoppers.

Blanco Brown to present free concert

During Parent and Family Weekend, WKU Athletics announced that country hip-hop artist Blanco Brown will perform a free, pregame concert on Tuesday, October 14, prior to WKU's home football game vs. FIU. The one-hour concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. on South Lawn with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

More: Provost's Message: FIU Game/Concert Early Campus Modifications

WKU student Georgia Napier highlighted in: Guarding against the unexpected: Kentucky soldiers train for every threat


Tech Hall of Fame established


WKU wins at 2025 KBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards


2025 BGHS Hall of Honor class recognized


PCAL celebrates 60 years of memories and growth


Bowling Green starts Downtown Ambassador Academy program


WKU holds dedication ceremony for Amy and David Chandler Hall

CLIMBING HIGHER

WKU Broadcasting and WKU Public Media received a combined eight awards at the Kentucky Broadcasting Association 2025 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards at the Owensboro Convention Center on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Learn More

WKU hosts ribbon cutting and dedication


WKU marked a significant milestone in the Gordon Ford College of Business's history on Friday with the official ribbon cutting and dedication of Amy and David Chandler Hall.

More: Donors for Amy and David Chandler Hall recognized

Provost's Message: Kentucky Graduate Profile and Colonnade Program


The Kentucky Graduate Profile is a framework designed by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to help students connect their University experiences with desired workforce competencies.

More from Provost Fischer: Government Shutdown

21 named National Merit Semifinalists


Twenty-one seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Student Spotlight: Allie Wetzel

Mahurin Honors College scholar, Allie Wetzel calls Santa Claus, Indiana, home and is heading into her junior year at WKU—though it’s only her second year on campus thanks to credits earned before arriving. She’s majoring in Exercise Science. She first heard about the Hawaii faculty led study away program during an academic preview day. At the time, she considered herself “more of a homebody” and worried the travel would feel long—but then she thought, “you don’t get the chance to go to Hawaii every day.” The two-week format, “14 days… felt perfect," made the decision easy.

Cierra Waller and Clinton Lewis inducted into BGHS Hall of Honor

Cierra Waller and Clinton Lewis were inducted into the Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor last week. Both alumni, Waller is the Associate Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning. Lewis is the University Photographer and Communications Officer. 

WKU Forensics opens season strong


WKU Forensics recently opened its season competing at two policy debate tournaments hosted by Northwestern University and Missouri State University.

PCAL to host award winning journalist


PCAL will be welcoming multi-award winning journalist, Caitlin Dickerson, to campus as a part of their Cultural Enhancement Series on October 16, at 7 p.m. in the Jody Richards Hall Auditorium.

100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive returns 


The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against Middle Tennessee returns Oct. 20 through Oct. 22, leading up to WKU Football's game against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 15.

WKU’s FUSE Grant Program open


The Office of Research and Creative Activity at WKU has announced the opening of the Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement (FUSE) Grant Program for the Spring 2026 cycle.

First-Gen Student Leadership Conference


WKU Student Support Services – Disability and the First-Generation Initiative are proud to announce the upcoming First-Generation Student Leadership Conference, “Unlock Your First-Gen Power,” to be held November 14–15.

New certificate: Substance Use Disorder


The Substance Use Disorder Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for careers in substance use counseling and treatment.

Save the Date: Benefits Open Enrollment


Here's a reminder from WKU Human Resources that 2026 Benefits Open Enrollment will begin October 13 and will end October 24. More details, including the 2026 Benefits Guide, are coming soon.

Equal Temperament exhibit opens


The Kentucky Museum has opened Equal Temperament, a national juried metalworking exhibition, in their new Sculpture Gallery.  

WKU Week in Photos

Check out the latest WKU Week in Photos from Clinton Lewis & Cristina Betz, WKU Communications & Marketing for some images of last week's nonstop energy and Hilltopper spirit.

2025 Homecoming Calendar


Any WKU department, organization, alumni group, or recreational group may submit their Homecoming event for consideration on the main Homecoming calendar.

Athletics

WKU Football Travels To Missouri State For Saturday CUSA Matchup; Hilltoppers Use Strong Fourth Quarter To Down Nevada, 31-16


Lady Topper Basketball Announces Non-Conference Schedule


Hackett Earns CUSA Golfer of the Week; Lady Toppers Finish in 10th Place at Mason Rudolph Intercollegiate


WKU Soccer Defeats Kennesaw State 2-1 in CUSA Opener Sunday Afternoon; Liapis Tabbed as CUSA Offensive Player of the Week


WKU Volleyball Falls to No. 6 Cardinals in Three Sets; Van De Wiele, Bauer Earn CUSA Players of the Week


WKU Baseball Announces Upcoming High School and JUCO Prospects Camp

September

25

Thursday

Board of Regents


The WKU Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m. to discuss and take action on the philanthropic naming of a campus building. Learn More

September

26

Friday

WKU Symphonic Band Concert


WKU Symphonic Band will present A Night at the Opera Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Van Meter Auditorium. General admission tickets will be available at the door for $10. Learn More

September

27

Saturday

Gatton Academy Preview Day


Gatton Academy will host an on-campus Preview Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Math and Science in Kentucky/Florence Schneider Hall. Learn More

 

October

1

Wednesday

Staff Senate


WKU Staff Senate will meet at 10 a.m. October 1 at Downing Student Union, room 2081. Learn More

 
 
 
 
 
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