Western Kentucky University

10/13/2026

It's almost time for WKU Preview Day!

Join us on Saturday, October 17 for a free open house event designed for future Hilltoppers and families.

It's the perfect opportunity to learn more about our academic programs, tour our beautiful campus, and get a glimpse of life at Western Kentucky University.

While here, you can personally connect with representatives from different academic departments, student services, housing, financial aid, and more.

Register now at https://www.wku.edu/preview/


WKU Office of Admissions
WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Gordon Ford College of Business
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
The Mahurin Honors College
Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters

10/13/2026

We are just two weeks away!! Multi-platinum country music star Tyler Hubbard will take over South Lawn ahead of the WKU Football game against Delaware on October 27 for a free pregame concert.

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10/13/2026

Six faculty members in the WKU Earth, Environmental, & Atmospheric Sciences department have secured a 3-year, $1.1 million federal grant from NSF EPSCoR! ✨

This award will fund seven graduate fellows each year (2027-2030) as they work alongside WKU faculty to study severe weather, water resources, and AI solutions for natural disaster preparedness across Kentucky. It also creates a vital pipeline for future WKU undergrads applying for national graduate fellowships!

Join us in celebrating our outstanding EEAS faculty team!

Read the full story: https://www.wku.edu/ogden/news/index.php?view=article&articleid=13284

10/12/2026

Hilltoppers are back from Fall Break and are bringing that Hilltopper Spirit to classrooms, stages, fields, and more.

Check out events from the past two weeks in our latest photo album from campus.

10/09/2026

Jim Richards, a former WKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Director of Athletics and member of the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame, passed away Friday, Oct. 9.

He was 90 years old. 

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10/09/2026

WKU's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) annually honors members of the WKU community with Teaching Honors Awards and Faculty Spotlight Awards.

CITL Teaching Honors Awards recognize faculty members representing each academic college who challenge, encourage and support students across the university.

The 2025-2026 recipients are:
- Lisa Duffin, Department of Psychology
- Ron Rhoades, Department of Finance
- Holly Bryant, American Sign Language Studies
- Shahnaz Aly, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Kate Brown, Department of History; Legal Studies

CITL Faculty Spotlight Awards highlight faculty members who have gone above and beyond in their work with and/or service to the CITL.

The 2025-2026 recipients are:
- Sharon Blevins, Department of Psychology
- Jieyoung Kong, School of Media and Communications
- Vickie Shoumake, School of Nursing and Allied Health
- Carnetta Skipworth, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Congratulations! Learn more about each recipient: https://bit.ly/4yDbMo0


WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Gordon Ford College of Business
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

A weeknight game on the Hill is the perfect family night!

Campus and community came together to cheer on the Tops, and WKU Football came out with the win!

10/07/2026

Congratulations to this month’s Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients: Ambrosia Arce, Amy Jewell, and Jaime Fugate.

Each month, WKU Staff Senate honors staff members from across WKU with the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award.

Established in memory of the late Christopher Ware Sr. and his outstanding contributions to WKU after his unexpected passing in December 2020, this award seeks to honor staff members who make a positive impact on WKU. During his time at WKU, Ware served as a Staff Senator and worked in Information Technology Services.

To view a gallery of award recipients or submit a nomination, please visit https://bit.ly/3eQdxas.