Jesse Thomas (’26) is a biology/chemistry major and Pre-Optometry Club president whose lab research, internships, and mentorship prepared him to attend Southern College of Optometry in Fall 2026.

The WKU Student Scholar Showcase is an annual event held on Western Kentucky University's campus where all students at the graduate and undergraduate level may present their research or creative ...

What is Research Security Training (RST)? Research Security Training (RST) is a mandatory program to safeguard the integrity of federally funded research. It addresses critical topics, including ...

Three longtime educators joined the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame during its 2025 induction ceremony ...

WKU relies upon many forms of social media to connect with students, alumni, fans and the community in order to build relationships, answer questions, welcome visitors to campus, and solve problems.

While it's called the "Violin Fest," we welcome viola players as well. In fact, many of our faculty teach viola and violin! See below for the viola parts to the group music. Check in is Friday 5:00 - ...

Why Attend the Advanced Placement Summer Institute at WKU? “The institute rejuvenated my love for teaching. It refreshed concepts, ideas, and teaching strategies and introduced new ways to tackle hard ...

The 2025 WKU Sales Competition marked an exciting milestone as the first-ever event held in the new Amy and David Chandler Hall. The competition took place in the Barker Family Sales Classroom, a ...

Growing up on a small cattle farm in Aurora, Indiana, WKU sophomore Remi Hensley discovered early on that caring for animals ...

The Kentucky Museum at WKU will host a Veterans Event on Saturday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., following the 2025 ...

Emma Huskey, a WKU senior and pre-med double major, balances academics with leadership and service, aiming for a medical ...

Rayna Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was crowned WKU’s 2025 Homecoming Queen on Saturday (November 1).